Injured eagle found entangled in electrical lines in Tacoma released back into wild
MONTESANO, Wash. - A bald eagle that was found entangled in electrical lines in Tacoma has finally been released back into the wild after 47 days of rehabilitation.
The Twin Harbors Wildlife Center in Montesano has been taking care of the bird since January 1.
The bald eagle was found on December 27 after hitting a high power line on South Tacoma Way, and Tacoma Police officers contained the bird before handing it off to a rehabilitation organization.
Injured eagle rescued near Tacoma shows signs of recovery
An injured eagle that was found entangled in electrical lines in Tacoma several weeks ago is anticipated to make a full recovery.
The bird originally spent a night at the Tacoma Police Headquarters before being transported to Raindancer Wild Bird Rescue.
The Tacoma Police Department initially named the male bald eagle "Freedom."
After showing positive signs of improvement, the eagle was finally released on Saturday.