Injured Bald Eagle Rescued and Rehabilitated

Multiple injured bald eagles have been rescued in different locations, including Douglas Lake and North Table Mountain, with one suffering a fractured femur and another with a broken leg and head injury. Wildlife officials and animal control officers, like Justin Pinkston and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, have been instrumental in the rescues, transporting the eagles to facilities like the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine and the Birds of Prey Foundation for treatment and rehabilitation. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and TWRA are actively involved in these rescue efforts, highlighting the importance of protecting these majestic birds of prey in various regions.