Earlier this month, the rescue of a stranded bald eagle from Lake Michigan in the United States became a hot topic.
Due to the severe cold, the eagle had a large block of ice stuck to its tail feathers and was unable to remove it, leaving it lost on the frozen lake.
Fortunately, the eagle was rescued by kind volunteers who helped it melt the heavy ice, and it recovered in just a week. He was seen off by many people and took off into the sky once again.
This is a video of an eagle rescue that took place in Leelanau County, Michigan on February 1st of this year.
On the 19th of this month, volunteer staff from Wings of Wonder, which rehabilitates birds of prey, went to the rescue after receiving a call about a bald eagle stranded on frozen Lake Michigan.
The eagle had ice stuck to its tail and was unable to fly. If this happens, they won’t be able to get food and will starve before the ice disappears.
When they managed to catch the eagle and protect it, they found ice particles all over its tail feathers and a large chunk of ice between its legs.
By heating the room, small pieces of ice melted, but large pieces of ice remained stubborn. There, two staff members carried the eagle and thawed it in warm water.
The ice that was bothering me was finally gone, and the eagle, who would have had difficulty defecating, should now feel better.
The eagle, now light and clean, was kept in a cage until it recovered.
Once the eagle became comfortable, it began to fly around and knew it could return to the wild.
The staff were also relieved to see the eagle in good health despite the extremely cold weather.
The ice that plagued the eagle appears to have formed quickly due to the sudden cold. However, fortunately, it seems they were discovered early and were able to protect her while she still had the strength to do so.