Hero Dog Saves An Injured And Frozen Bald Eagle From Freezing In The Snow
Time and again, we have read stories of dogs going beyond their call of duty for their fellow animals—even those they hunt for fun or sometimes feed on in times of hunger. This kind-hearted 3-year-old Golden Retriever named Kenai is living proof of this statement.
While on a walk in Duluth, Minnesota, with his owner, Kerrie, and Pam, his owner's friend, Kenai spotted a wounded bald eagle in distress. He then alerted his human companions and began barking insistently.
The two women thought there must be something out there, so they followed the dog. There, they saw the seemingly stranded and wounded bald eagle sitting on the river's shoreline.
As the eagle most likely had an injured wing, he would surely freeze and die in the snow if left alone. The two acted quickly to save the eagle's life and called Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources.
As it was getting dark and the rescuers had yet to arrive the following morning, the trio decided to go home and return in the morning. The eagle was no longer there when they returned with two other women rescuers, but they saw his footprints.
All of them tirelessly searched to locate the poor eagle, and with Kenai's help, they tracked him down. Thankfully, the eagle was still alive but partly frozen.
Read more to learn how this great dog rescued the eagle in a near-death situation.
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.
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.
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