Eagle rescued after getting struck by car in Maryland

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Eagle rescued after getting struck by car in Maryland
An animal control officer quickly showed up and was able to free the bird after an eagle that got stuck to the grille of a car

CALVERT COUNTY, Md. (WPVI) -- There was an incredible and wild rescue in Maryland this week involving a bald eagle.

A picture shows an eagle that got stuck to the grille of a car in Calvert County.

Officials say the eagle was struck on a highway

An animal control officer quickly showed up and was able to free the bird.

Amazingly, after being checked out, vets said the eagle was uninjured and was released.