A bald eagle found grounded in Cape Coral is recovering at a Sanibel wildlife hospital after being diagnosed with a broken wing and lead poisoning.According to the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc. (CROW), a volunteer responded to a call about the downed eagle and brought the bird to the organization’s Sanibel-based hospital. Veterinarians discovered the eagle had a fractured ulna, signs of lead toxicity and abrasions on its feet.CROW said the eagle is responding well to chelation therapy for the lead poisoning, and the abrasions are healing. Because the wing fracture had already begun forming a callus, the team is now focused on physical therapy and stabilization to help preserve its range of motion.Staff at the hospital will continue treatment over the coming weeks in hopes of a full recovery. Updates on the eagle’s progress will be shared by CROW as the bird heals.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
SANIBEL, Fla. —
A bald eagle found grounded in Cape Coral is recovering at a Sanibel wildlife hospital after being diagnosed with a broken wing and lead poisoning.
According to the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc. (CROW), a volunteer responded to a call about the downed eagle and brought the bird to the organization’s Sanibel-based hospital. Veterinarians discovered the eagle had a fractured ulna, signs of lead toxicity and abrasions on its feet.
CROW said the eagle is responding well to chelation therapy for the lead poisoning, and the abrasions are healing. Because the wing fracture had already begun forming a callus, the team is now focused on physical therapy and stabilization to help preserve its range of motion.
Staff at the hospital will continue treatment over the coming weeks in hopes of a full recovery. Updates on the eagle’s progress will be shared by CROW as the bird heals.
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