PRESS RELEASE
On Monday January 20, 2020, Trooper Brandon Salyerds and K- 9 Theo were on routine patrol at the Hanson Aggregate Gravel Pit in the town of Horseheads, when they observed an injured bald eagle.
After seeing the eagle had a wing injury from a nearby power line, Trooper Salyerds contacted a local animal rehabilitation specialist to assist.
While attempting to help the bird, the eagle entered a pond and swam to the other side.
Trooper Salyerds and Theo returned to the pond later in the day and were able to locate the eagle in a heavily wooded area.
With the assistance of Trooper Nathan Lowmaster and NYS ENCON Officer Richard McNamara, the eagle was captured and transported to the Cornell University Wildlife Hospital for treatment.
After seeing the eagle had a wing injury from a nearby power line, Trooper Salyerds contacted a local animal rehabilitation specialist to assist.
While attempting to help the bird, the eagle entered a pond and swam to the other side.
Trooper Salyerds and Theo returned to the pond later in the day and were able to locate the eagle in a heavily wooded area.
With the assistance of Trooper Nathan Lowmaster and NYS ENCON Officer Richard McNamara, the eagle was captured and transported to the Cornell University Wildlife Hospital for treatment.
