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Bald Eagle released to wild... NT

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Bald Eagle released to wild... NT
Posted by pimanjc on Sunday, February 8, 2009 10:47 PM

In Wichita, KS, this past Saturday, Feb.7th, a Bald Eagle was released from captivity/rehabilitation after being caught in a coyote trap, injuring its foot.  Without the use of its talons, the eagle would not have been able to survive.  The Raptor Center, in Cheney, KS, under the direction of Ken Lockwood nursed the eagle, named "Trapper John" back to health allowing the release.  There was a ceremony with several hundred spectators. Special guests, the Patriot Guard, were in full presence.  Thanks were given honoring all our present military personel and Veterans. It was an honor to see the great symbol of our nation, this proud bird, fly to freedom .

Jim Carter

Trapper John flew NW over the Arkansas River until out of sight.

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Posted by two tone on Monday, February 9, 2009 3:49 AM

Its great to se things like this happening, in the past we have been to quick to get rid of our heritage  Carry on the good workThumbs Up

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Posted by Rene Schweitzer on Monday, February 9, 2009 9:32 AM
Great photos. Thanks for sharing this bit of happy news.

Rene Schweitzer

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Posted by GearDrivenSteam on Monday, February 9, 2009 11:56 AM

Great story, Jim! Thanks for sharing.

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Posted by jhg176 on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 2:54 AM

 Thank you.  An inspirational sight!

 

 

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