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| Anthony is stuck in a ditch and injured. |
For those interested, there are approximately 70,000 bald eagles in the world at present, divided into the subspecies of northern and southern bald eagles. The majority of the species reside in Alaska, but individual eagles can be seen in various parts of the US and Canada, with some even found in Mexico. Most of us are aware of this bird species because it has become a symbol of our nation.
It happened that a trucker, Mario Giorbano, happened to be driving along that stretch of Route 17 that same morning when he spotted Anthony, with his wings spread out and unable to get free. So, being the compassionate man that he was, Mr. Giorbano stopped his truck. When he examined the eagle, he realized it was hurt and so he called 911.
Both State troopers from the Liberty and Roscoe barracks responded, along with two wildlife rehabilitators. Kathy Lake, from Newton, and George Banta, from Beach Lake, Pennsylvania, were the two rehabilitators responding. Using a blanket and a dog crate, they got the eagle safely prepared for a trip to a veterinary treatment center.
Troopers believe Anthony was probably hit by a passing motorist when he stopped to chow down on some road-killed animal still on the roadway. Bald eagles are one type of bird that can make a meal from already killed animals, as well as ones they kill.
Bald eagles were at one time listed as an endangered species, but have made a small come-back. However, they are still listed in NY State as protected, since they are considered a threatened species.
For Anthony, though, Mario Giorbano was a lifesaver, and when the day is done, he can say he made a difference in the life of Anthony, the bald eagle.
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| Two wildlife rehabilitators with a state trooper and the rescue crate. |
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