Doug Hay, who lives in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, had no clue his day was about to flip into a rescue he’ll never forget.
It all started when he heard a huge splash in the lake behind his home, way bigger than what you’d expect from a fish or frog jumping around. This was something else entirely, loud and powerful.
He looked out at the lake, the same spot where a few gators usually lurk, and his heart almost stopped for a moment.
A bald eagle had plunged straight into the water, nearly 300 feet from the shore.…