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Addis police officers rescue an injured young bald eagle near Myhand Ball Park

The Daily Baton Rouge teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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Here's a feel-good one from West Baton Rouge Parish. Two Addis Police Department officers, Cpl. P. Labauve and Ofc. M. Floyd, were dispatched to Laws Road after a call about an injured young bald eagle. They found the bird, now named Victor, and he couldn't fly.

  • Where: Laws Road near
  • Rescued by: Cpl. P. Labauve and Ofc. M. Floyd
  • Now: under care at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine

Officers took the grounded eagle from Laws Road to LSU for care

StepWhat happened
CallInjured young bald eagle, Laws Road
FoundVictor, unable to fly
Taken toLSU School of Veterinary Medicine
NowUnder veterinary care

Sources: Louisiana First News, WBRZ

The officers brought Victor to the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine in Baton Rouge for treatment, and WBRZ says he remains under veterinary care. The department said on social media it's hoping he'll be "soaring high over Addis again soon."

Sources: Louisiana First News, WBRZ

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