A baby eagle that got separated from its family is now safe after wandering under a police sergeant’s patrol vehicle.
Officials with the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office in Kingman, Arizona, shared news of the bird’s successful rescue on Facebook, along with photos and videos.
“Sergeant Girard was off duty and working on road construction when crew noticed a large bird perched underneath their patrol vehicle. The bird appeared to be in distress and was behaving strangely,” the post read.
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According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, adult eagles can grow to be 30 to 40 inches long, have a wingspan of 7 to 8 feet and weigh between 8 and 14 pounds.
“Sergeant Girard was off duty and working on road construction when crew noticed a large bird perched underneath their patrol vehicle. The bird appeared to be in distress and was behaving strangely,” the post read. (Mohave County Sheriff’s Office)
Video of the rescue can be seen as the sergeant, along with another officer, carefully draping a towel over the feathered creature.
They gently placed the eagle in the back of the car to escape the Arizona heat.
According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the eagle’s “distinctive white head and tail feathers appear when the bird reaches maturity at 4 to 5 years of age.”
The photo shows the eagle sitting curiously in the back of a car.
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“Sgt. Girard called the Arizona Raptor Center to adopt the animal, and the center advised that the bird appeared to be an orphaned young eagle. The center estimated that without Sgt. Girard’s actions the eagle likely would not have survived,” the post read.
Arizona law enforcement is now working with nonprofits to protect the bird. (Mohave County Sheriff’s Office)
“We hope our new feathered friend will make a full recovery and would like to thank the Arizona Raptor Center for their care of him,” Mohave County Sheriff’s Office officials said in the post.
According to the nonprofit’s website, the Arizona Raptor Center rescues injured raptors, teaches them hunting techniques and helps them safely return to the wild.
Social media users took to Facebook to comment on the rescue.
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“Beautiful eagle. Well done Sergeant,” one man wrote.
According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the eagle’s “distinctive white head and tail feathers appear when the bird reaches maturity at 4 to 5 years of age.” (Mohave County Sheriff’s Office)
“Real prisoners,” one woman joked.
“How lucky to be chosen to save an eagle,” another woman commented.
“Let’s shout out loud to law enforcement, they’re all heroes,” one man said.
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“We hope our new feathered friend will make a full recovery and would like to thank the Arizona Raptor Center for their care of him,” Mohave County Sheriff’s Office officials said in the post. (Mohave County Sheriff’s Office)
In March, a bald eagle was rescued after getting stuck in the front grill of an SUV in Maryland.
Animal Control worked with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office to safely retrieve the bird and return it to its natural habitat.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office and the Arizona Raptor Center for additional comment.
Fox News Digital’s Pilar Arias contributed to this report.
