Hero Dog Saves An Injured And Frozen Bald Eagle From Freezing In The Snow
Kenai, a 3-year-old Golden Retriever, turned a routine walk in Duluth, Minnesota into a rescue mission when he spotted a wounded bald eagle near the river. He barked until his owner, Kerrie, and her friend Pam followed him to the shoreline, where they found the bird struggling in the snow.
The eagle appeared to have an injured wing and was in real danger of freezing before help could arrive. After calling Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources and returning the next morning, the group had to search again, with Kenai leading the way.
What they found next made the whole effort worth it. Read on.
This is Kenai, our featured hero dog in this story.
This 3-year-old Golden Retriever has proven his skills in tracking.
Here is the injured bald eagle when they first saw him trying to hop away as Kenai was barking.
The injured bald eagle was sitting near the river's shoreline. The frozen and injured bald eagle needed immediate medical assistance.
As soon as the group was able to secure the bald eagle, they took him to St. Paul's Raptor Center. Upon examination, experts discovered that, sadly, the eagle was experiencing significant pain in addition to his wing injury.
It was more than just a wing injury; the poor eagle had been poisoned! He showed signs of lead poisoning.
Kenai’s rescue reminds us of the freezing ordeal when the heroic dog led two kids back home safely.
The group during the rescue of the injured and poisoned bald eagle.
Our exam showed a shoulder injury, which we thought was likely fixable. Their exam showed lead poisoning (yes, again!), as well as a soft tissue injury of the left shoulder. - Wildwoods
Now the bald eagle is safe at the Raptor Center.
The Raptor Center believes his chances are fair, and we hope for his eventual recovery.
Kerrie and Pam especially credit Kenai and his sharp eyes for spotting this bird so that he could be rescued! Good dog, Kenai! - Raptor Center
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It was truly meant to happen. That walk along the shores with Kenai and company led to the bird's rescue.
If not for Kenai, who immediately alerted his human companions, the bald eagle would have frozen to death. His human companions were also quick to call for help, though they had to wait until morning.
It was a team effort led by the warmhearted dog hero, Kenai.
Now that the bird is finally safe, he is expected to fully recover. Kenai's strong senses and kind heart, along with Kerrie and Pam's determination, worked in unison for the eagle's successful rescue.
Hats off to the whole team, especially to our beloved canine hero, Kenai. Let us all wish them the best.
Kenai really earned his hero status that day.After Kenai saved the bald eagle, watch a little Yorkie defend her 10-year-old owner from a coyote.
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