Heroes of the Sea: Lobster Fishermen Brave the Waves to Rescue a One-Eyed Eagle from the Depths of the Ocean

A lobster boat crew in Maine rescued a one-eyed eagle they spotting swimming near their boat in the Atlantic Ocean.

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John Chipman Jr., who shared photos and videos of the eagle on his Instagram account, said he and his crew mates spotted the one-eyed raptor doing a breast-stroke through the water near their boat July 27.

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Chipman said he and his fellow fishermen used a raft made from a personal flotation device, some plywood, and rope to fish the eagle out of the water.

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The video shows the soggy eagle is eventually able to take off and fly away