Crime & Safety
Injured Bald Eagle Rescued Near Lake Cook Road In Riverwoods
A Riverwoods officer and a bird rescue volunteer helped capture the eagle and arrange transport for rehabilitation.
RIVERWOODS, IL — An injured bald eagle was taken to a wildlife rehabilitation center after a Riverwoods police officer and a bird rescue volunteer helped safely capture it near Portwine and Lake Cook roads.
Riverwoods police responded Nov. 4 to a report of the injured bird next to the water treatment building, according to a department announcement.
Officer Mike Johnson handled the call and contacted Chicago Bird Collision Monitors, which sent someone to assist.
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Together, they safely captured the eagle and placed it in a transport cage. The bird was then taken to a wildlife rehabilitation center in DuPage County to receive care.
The department credited the quick response and teamwork with getting the eagle the help it needed.
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