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Debbie Souza-Pappas: Our Trapped Golden Eagle

10,000 Birds

After we took possession of an injured and weakened Golden Eagle from the vast desert area of eastern Utah, it became clear that the compound fracture of the tibiotarsus was the result of a steel-jaw trap. The wound was also very contaminated with dirt and debris. This was going to be a tough case. Our veterinarian, Dr. Jay D.

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Wildlife Rehabilitator War Wounds

10,000 Birds

A Bald Eagle took a chunk out of my jaw,” said Vonda Lee Morton. “I My vets wanted to send me to the ER immediately, but I said ‘Forget it, I’ve got the damned bird restrained so I’m not letting go now!’ And the eagle was released a few months later!”. “ She footed me several times, even through a glove. She left her mark.”. “A