Vets Rescue A Bald Eagle From Near Certain Death… And Nurse It Back To Full Health

It’s rare to see an American bald eagle from a distance. It’s even rarer to have one right between your own arms. But that is exactly what occurred when a bald eagle, after having barely survived a terrible accident, was left in the caring hands of these capable veterinarians.

#1. Arriving in a cold, cardboard box, the bald eagle was covered in blood, from beak to talons.

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#2. Usually full of fight and fire, the majestic bird calmly held on for dear life.

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#3. It’s incredible how sharp and huge his talons were.

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#4. The vets decided to name the eagle Freedom and worked diligently to heal him.

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#5. Vets discovered Freedom had an open fracture – where bone broke through his skin – and did their best to sedate and then repair his beautiful wing.

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#6. After weeks of stabilization, Freedom’s wing was healed.

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#7. He is now being given his final treatments and will be released back into the wild to rule the skies once again.

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Freedom’s story is one of hope and healing. All living creatures, no matter how big or how small, need help at some point.