BRADENTON, Fla. \u2013 An injured bald eagle in distress was rescued with the help of a good Samaritan on Presidents’ Day.<\/p>\n
According to officials, a resident in Bradenton<\/a>, Florida<\/a>, spotted a “bird in distress” near the street before calling the police department on Monday afternoon.<\/p>\n Watch: Baby Bald Eagles Hatch In Longtime Nest Of Beloved Bird Couple<\/a><\/p>\n The timing of the rescue could just be coincidental, but the bald eagle being rescued on Presidents’ Day feels pretty symbolic.<\/p>\n The animal<\/a> was chosen to represent the Great Seal of the United States<\/a> in 1782, as the Founding Fathers wanted a symbol to convey the strength and independence of a new nation. Hence, they chose the bald eagle.<\/p>\n Death Valley Likely To See Vibrant Colors Due To Rare Superbloom This Year<\/a><\/p>\n Upon arrival, officers located a 4 to 5-year-old bald eagle struggling to fly, exhibiting clear injuries. After further evaluation, they carefully transported the eagle into a patrol car to avoid further injuries.<\/p>\n Eventually, officials from the Wildlife Inc. Education & Rehabilitation Center arrived to take the eagle to an emergency veterinarian for further treatment.<\/p>\n The eagle briefly panicked once before calmly letting experts pick it up and slowly place it in a crate.<\/p>\n “Wow, look at that,” Officer Gonzalez said as he gazed at the beauty of the animal.<\/p>\n