Eagle Rescued In Eagan Is Euthanized

UPDATE, 3:50 p.m. – We have sad news to report out of the University of Minnesota Raptor Center. Despite Minnesota State Trooper Paul Kingery's best efforts, the eagle he rescued had to be euthanized, authorities say.

Original article from Monday morning: "We might have an eagle whisperer on our hands." For the second time in a year, Minnesota State Trooper Paul Kingery has rescued an eagle from the side of a busy Twin Cities interstate. His most recent save happened April 16 on Interstate 35E in Eagan.

The eagle was found lying on the shoulder with a possible broken wing, the Minnesota State Patrol said. The bird was transported to the University of Minnesota Raptor Center.

Last March, Kingery helped save an eagle on I-494 – also in Eagan. The eagle – later named Trooper by Raptor Center staff – had internal injuries. Once it healed, Kingery was able to help release it back into the wild.

Images via Minnesota State Patrol