Duane N saves an Eagle...

Just fantastic! You guys rock; nice work getting it out in time. I don't imagine they swim too well.

That's amazing. Well done Duane. And nice pics Sam.

Wow!...Hope the bird recovers! Good job to the lifegaurd!

Kudos - great save

Actually, they do swim quite well. I have seen them up to their necks in ice covered water and swimming with a huge fish for 50 yards or more, then lunge up onto the ice and bring the fish with them. I think it more depends on how long they are in the water. Too long, and the feathers lose their oil and they become waterlogged. Feathers are hollow, and full of air, so they help float the bird until they get soggy. This guy looks like he was in too long though.

GOOD JOB Duane......Thanks also to Shelly for her moral support. Can wait to see our little guy. What a dynamic duo....thank you both.

NJudy

Great action set Sam! Kudos to you and Duane.. Thank goodness that you both were there and went into action.. Glad to hear that the bird is recovering!

BRAVO!!

Wow, great work Duane. I doubt many people would have done it.

Great images Sam.

Where's the images of it attacking Duane? Just kidding of course. Nice shots and good job Duane.

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Fantastic work Gentlemen. Not every day that two really great photographers get to save an Eagle.
I hope that Duane has a some decent scars to help tell the story!!

GREAT job, Duane-the-hero! And great pics!

Well done both of you! Glad to hear it turned out ok.

Nice work, Duane. Kudos!

Did they do any treatment on the Eagle or did it fly off eventually after drying off?

I hope Sam doesn't mind me answering the question. A rehab person showed up once the wildlife biologist had the Eagle in a room. They examined him, placed him outside in a secluded area of the Gardens to dry off and tried to release him around 3pm today. He wouldn't take flight so they decided to keep him overnight, let a vet check him tomorrow and hopefully release him tomorrow.