Young Bald Eagle Succumbs to Gunshot Wound on Christmas Eve in Virginia Wildlife Shelter – Tragic Outcome for Majestic Bird
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. – A young bald eagle was tragically killed on Christmas Eve at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Shelter after sustaining a gunshot wound to the wing. The incident has left the staff and volunteers at the shelter devastated by the senseless act of violence against this majestic bird. The young eagle was brought to the shelter for medical treatment, but unfortunately succumbed to its injuries. The shelter’s staff and volunteers were hopeful that …