Pair of Brawling Eagles Separated by Minnesota Police

Two eagles found themselves in hot water when they became entangled during a fight. Luckily for the brawling birds, Cass County deputies were nearby to assist.

to people who live near Leech Lake, where the birds were found, this is not the first time the two eagles have had a dispute. Their ongoing feud appears to be over a nearby nest.

Eagles are territorial, so fights such as this one are not out of the ordinary for the majestic birds. However, previous altercations had taken place while the eagles were in the air. This time, the deputies discovered them in the lake itself.

John Murray and Todd Wolter saw the two birds submerged in the water. They were stuck together by their wings and talons. After spotting them, the two deputies were able to use a pole to disentangle the eagle duo.

According to the deputies, after they separated the birds, they made their way to shore. Once safely on land, they rested for a while before continuing on their way.

Although eagles are most often thought of as majestic, air-bound creatures, they are also able to swim. This is because they often hunt fish. When they fly down to catch the fish, they sometimes miss and become waterlogged.

When this happens, they may need to swim to safety. Videos of eagles swimming have previously shocked audiences. Despite their swimming abilities, it is lucky for this duo that the Cass County deputies found them.

While eagles can swim, the two birds’ entanglement put them in danger. The two eagles are now free to resume their ongoing squabble, although we can hope that after their predicament, the neighbors have made peace.

Despite being federally protected, bald eagles still face danger from hunters.

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This article by Willow Lynn was first published by OneGreenPlanet on 15 July 2023. 

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