A bald eagle was rescued after it became stuck in the front grill of an SUV in Maryland, officials said.
Calvert County Animal Control received a call early Saturday morning about a driver traveling on Route 4 who accidentally struck an eagle, according to a Facebook post.
“When the driver stopped, he realized that the eagle was still alive but trapped in the grill of the car,” the social media post said.
According to Storyful, an animal control officer named Hannah Neal, with assistance from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, safely removed the eagle.
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Calvert County Animal Control Officer Hannah Neal is seen holding a bald eagle that was released from the grill of a car. (Calvert County Government/Facebook)
The bird was tested and found to be in good health, and was “immediately released back into the wild.”
“Thank you ACO Neil and everyone who helped save this amazing creature,” the post read.
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Eagle was struck on National Highway 4 on March 9, 2024, and became stuck in the front of an SUV. (Calvert County Government/Facebook)
In response to Calvert County’s post, one Facebook user wrote, “My heart broke for the eagle and the driver when I saw the car on the side of the road.” “I’m very happy to hear about the positive results.”
Another commented: “Great job rescuing this beautiful eagle.”
Bald eagle perched on a tree. (Allen J. Scherben/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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According to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute website, bald eagles are one of the most recognizable birds due to their size and distinctive coloration, with most of their bodies brown and a “snowy head, neck, and tail.” It is said to be white.
Bald eagles typically weigh between 6.5 and 14 pounds and have a wingspan of up to 8.5 feet. Found throughout North America, northern birds are usually larger than southern birds. Fish-eating raptors can live up to 50 years.
