Swimming eagle rescued by Maine lobstermen

[jpak]

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 eagle’s life, according to the wildlife biologist who serves as Maine’s 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 wasn’t going to make it,” Chipman said. “It wasn’t 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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[hedda_foil]

1. That is one pissed off looking eagle.

[murielm99]

2. That is a wonderful story!

[Fla Dem]

3. Great story. Bravo to those Mainers!

[Nitram]

4. Great story.

Excellent Mainers.

[Skittles]

5. humans at their finest

[red dog 1]

6. K&R...Thanks for posting

Kudos to those 2 guys for saving the life of a bald eagle, (our "National Bird&quot

(He does look pissed off, though)

[mnhtnbb]

7. Great story.

[Liberty Belle]

8. Reminds me of this eagle that attacked Trump, also very unhappy!

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