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Deputies rescue distressed golden eagle in Cascade County

Posted at 9:25 AM, Feb 21, 2019
and last updated 2019-02-21 11:25:42-05

While on patrol Wednesday, two Cascade County Sheriff’s deputies noticed something on the side of the road.

Deputy Groskreutz and Deputy Horn spotted some movement just off of Lower River Road.

When they pulled over, they saw a distressed golden eagle.

The two deputies contacted Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the bird is now in their care.

Deputy Groskreutz said it’s the second eagle he’s helped in his career.

The Cascade County Sheriff/Coroner’s Office joked on Facebook that their deputies help all residents of Cascade County.

Deputy Groskreutz had a good eye today! While on Patrol with Deputy Horn, he spotted some movement on the side of the…

Posted by Cascade County Sheriff/Coroner's Office on Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Story by Elizabeth Transue, MTN News