EAGLE RELEASED Bald Eagle Released Back Into The Wild
Reported by: Bethany Simmons
Web Producer: Bethany Simmons
Also Contributing: WOAY-TV
Reported: Mar. 6, 2013 10:39 AM EST
Updated: Mar. 6, 2013 12:58 PM EST
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Beaver, Raleigh County
, West Virginia
A very special bird that resides in the Mountain State has been released back into the wild.
The eagle, nicknamed Golden Boy, was found injured in a coyote trap in Monroe County last November.
After the eagle was nursed back to health, the 2-year-old bird flew to freedom at Grandview State Park. The release took place on Monday.
Golden Boy also was fitted with a tracking device to discover where he makes his new home.
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Bethany Simmons
