Eaglet seen struggling on DNR camera euthanized

Published 10:07 am Tuesday, May 6, 2014

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says an injured eaglet seen struggling on the agency’s popular “eagle cam” has been euthanized.

The DNR initially said it would not interfere with the nest, but then changed its approach.

The eaglet was taken to The Raptor Center on Friday. Diagnostic imaging showed the bird had a serious injury in its elbow joint. The eaglet also had a systemic infection.

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