Residents of Rush City, Minnesota, witnessed a distressed bald eagle dangling from a tree 70 feet above the ground for more than two days. While many were unconcerned about the bird’s condition, others felt it was dead. However, former soldier Jason Galvin realized he had to act.
After hours of trying to find the eagle with binoculars, he discovered that it was still alive. He decided to use his rifle to free the bird because of his military training. Neighbors tried to convince Jason not to do so, arguing that “security measures were compromised” and “liability concerns” would arise from his actions.
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As the sun burned, Jason approached the tree and aimed his rifle at the branch where the eagle was captured. Over the next few hours, Jason fired more than 150 rounds into the same spot on that branch. Finally, a lucky blow pierced the branch and sent the eagle plummeting down to safety.
The eagle is cared for at a local rescue center. Jason gave her the name “Freedom” because he saved her the 4th of July weekend! She will be released into her habitat once she has fully recovered. What an amazing rescue! Let’s speak out and remember this brave veteran! Click on the video below to see how a kind veteran saved the bird!
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