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Majestic Injured Bald Eagle Saved By HoCo Police Officer

An injured bald eagle found at the park-and-ride located along Route 32 in West Friendship was rescued by a Howard County police officer.

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The bird is being cared for at an owl and raptor rescue facility.
The bird is being cared for at an owl and raptor rescue facility. (Photo Courtesy of the Howard County Police Department)

WEST FRIENDSHIP, MD — A beautiful, powerful bird, the bald eagle soars high as a symbol of America. Despite its majesty, the bald eagle isn't invincible; it's a creature that's sadly at risk of being injured like any other bird.

Howard County PFC Charles Toler is accustomed to corralling criminals, but this week he saved a bald eagle. The injured bird was rescued from the park-and-ride located along Route 32 in West Friendship. The officer used a sweatshirt and a cardboard box to safely gather up the bird, which then was handed over to volunteers with a raptor and owl rescue who are tending to the bird.

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