Hero Dog Saves An Injured And Frozen Bald Eagle From Freezing In The Snow

Dogs are not only loyal and intelligent, but are caring and loving pets.

Fhilcar

• Published in Animal Stories
• December 9, 2021

Time and again, we have read stories of dogs going beyond their call of duty for their fellow animals — even those which they hunt for fun or sometimes feed on in times of hunger. This kind-hearted 3-year-old Golden Retriever named Kenai is living proof of this statement.

While on a walk at Duluth, Minnesota, with his owner, Kerrie, and Pam, his owner's friend, Kenai was able to spot a wounded bald eagle in distress. He then alerted his human companions and began barking insistently.

The two women thought there must be something out there, so they followed the dog. There they saw the seemingly stranded and wounded bald eagle sitting on the river's shoreline.

As the eagle was most likely to have injured one of his wings, he would surely freeze and die in the snow if left alone. The two acted quickly to save the eagle's life and called Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources.

As it was getting dark and the rescuers were yet to arrive the following morning, the trio decided to go home and return by morning. The eagle was no longer there when they went back together with two other women rescuers, but they saw his footprints.

All of them tirelessly searched to locate the poor eagle, and with Kenai's help, they tracked him. Thankfully, the eagle was still alive but partly frozen.

Read more to know how this great dog rescued the eagle in a near-death situation.

This is Kenai, our featured hero dog in this story.

This 3-year-old Golden Retriever has proven his skills in tracking.

Here is the injured bald eagle when they first saw him and tried to hop away as Kenai was barking.

The injured bald eagle was sitting near the river's shoreline. The frozen and injured bald eagle needed immediate medical assistance.

As soon as the group was able to secure the bald eagle, they took him to St. Paul's Raptor Center. Upon examination, experts found out that sadly, the eagle had too much pain aside from having a wing injury.

It was more than a wing injury as the poor eagle was poisoned! He showed signs of lead poisoning.

The group, during the rescue of the injured and poisoned bald eagle.

Our exam showed a shoulder injury, which we thought was likely fixable. Their exam showed lead poisoning (yes, again!), as well as a soft tissue injury of the left shoulder. - Wildwoods

Now the bald eagle is safe at the Raptor Center.

The Raptor Center thinks his chances are fair, and we hope for his eventual recovery.

Kerrie and Pam especially credit Kenai and her sharp eyes for spotting this bird so that he could be rescued! Good dog, Kenai! - Raptor Center

Check this video below.

It was really meant to happen. That walk on by the shores of Kenai and company led to the bird's rescue.

If not for Kenai, who immediately alerted his human companions, the bald eagle would have been frozen to death. His human companions were also quick to call for help though they had to wait until morning.

It was a team effort led by the warmhearted dog hero, Kenai.

Now that the bird is finally safe, he is expected to fully recover. Kenai's strong senses and kind heart, plus Kerrie and Pam's determination, worked in unison for the eagle's successful rescue.

Hats off to the whole team, especially to our beloved canine hero, Kenai. Let us all wish them the best.

Fhilcar