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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsSwimming eagle rescued by Maine lobstermen
http://outthere.bangordailynews.com/2017/07/31/outdoor-recreation/maine-lobstermen-rescue-eagle-they-found-swimming-in-the-ocean/In the annals of odd lobster-fishing tales, the one that unfolded aboard the Theresa Anne for John Chipman Jr. and his sternman, Kevin Meaney, last week is a one for the ages.
Not only did the duo get an up-close look at a swimming bald eagle on July 27, they also took the opportunity to offer the eagle a helping hand. Their actions likely saved the eagles life, according to the wildlife biologist who serves as Maines bird group leader.
Chipman, who lives in Birch Harbor, said he has been on the water for 45 years, and had never seen a bald eagle swimming in the Atlantic Ocean before, When he spotted the eagle struggling through the water off Schoodic Island last week, he knew it needed help.
I knew it wasnt going to make it, Chipman said. It wasnt really a long way from land, but for him to swim that far? It would have been a long way for him to go.
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Swimming eagle rescued by Maine lobstermen (Original Post)
jpak
Jul 2017
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hedda_foil
(16,362 posts)1. That is one pissed off looking eagle.
murielm99
(30,615 posts)2. That is a wonderful story!
Fla Dem
(23,239 posts)3. Great story. Bravo to those Mainers!
Nitram
(22,614 posts)4. Great story.
Excellent Mainers.
Skittles
(152,918 posts)5. humans at their finest
red dog 1
(27,575 posts)6. K&R...Thanks for posting
Kudos to those 2 guys for saving the life of a bald eagle, (our "National Bird"
(He does look pissed off, though)
mnhtnbb
(31,302 posts)7. Great story.
Liberty Belle
(9,525 posts)8. Reminds me of this eagle that attacked Trump, also very unhappy!
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