Snohomish County, WA – Sarvey Wildlife Care Center received a call on January 17th, 2018 from someone saying they heard “shots fired” and then witnessed a Bald eagle fall to the ground. Sarvey staff responded to the location and rescued the young eagle. It was then transported back to their facility for medical care.
Photo: Susan Johnson
The incident occurred on Wednesday, January 17 – near Roosevelt Rd. and Hwy 2, Snohomish, WA at approximately 11:30AM
Upon exam they were able to verify the eagle had been shot. One pellet was still embedded in the abdomen and could be seen in the radiographs. There were also injuries to the body indicating that some shot had passed completely through the body and exited near the spine, right above the tail.
Photo: Sarvey Wildlife Center
The prognosis at intake was poor. There was blood in the airway, little to no pain response in the legs, and no cloacal response. The right ankle was also badly dislocated, likely from the long, hard fall to the ground after the shooting. He was stabilized and treated for the injuries, but sadly, the eagle died overnight, due to internal damage.
Photo: Susan Johnson
“This was a young eagle, likely born last year. Eagles are federally protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. What happened yesterday to this eagle was senseless, illegal, and incomprehensible” wrote a Sarvey Representative on their Facebook page.
Photo: Sarvey Wildlife Center
Sarvey Wildlife Care Center is offering a $1000 reward for information leading to the successful prosecution of the perpetrator. An Additional $4,000 has been donated from member of the community to help find the perpetrator.
We ask that anyone with accurate and timely information regarding this illegal shooting contact United States Fish and Wildlife Service or Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife with details.
If it is determined your information was helpful in solving this case and in helping to hold the parties responsible accountable, you could be entitled to the reward.
Tips can be reported to USFWS (425) 883-8122 ext 222 or WDFW (360) 902-2928
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