An Interesting Rescue Took Place At West Point Last Week

I write a lot about what to do when you find a wild animal in distress. Normally I am sharing a story from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation but this time the Story comes from West Point, New York.

West Point DPW and Natural Resources Save Bald Eagle

The West Point DPW was recently involved in a wildlife rescue on the West Point Golf Course. The incident happened about t a week ago and they have used it as a reminder to people to always contact the authorities when encountering a member of Hudson Valley Wildlife in trouble.

Last week's rescue involved a Bald Eagle on the West Point Golf Course. Members of the West Point Road and Grounds Crew assisted members of the Natural Resources Branch in aiding in the Eagle's recovery from the golf course.

With the support of Mr. Craig Hearns and Mr. Walter Huddy from the Roads and Grounds Division, and Mr. Chris Killough and Mr. Doug Hoza from the Natural Resources Branch, the bird was successfully captured. (West Point DPW via Facebook)

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The eagle was suffering from a broken wing. Fortunately, once the Eagle was secured they were able to turn it over to a wildlife rehabilitator (who was not named) for care.

In a Facebook post, the West Point DPW shared that Bald Eagles are a common sight at West Point, especially along the Hudson River. The DPW also extended its gratitude to those who helped in collecting the eagle and getting it to the rehabilitator.

The West Point DPW also took the time to post a reminder about how to handle wildlife in distress which they shared for the Natural Resouce Section.
1. Do not feed wildlife – Feeding animals can cause them to become habituated to human interaction, which may lead to nuisance behavior and further complications.
2. Keep your distance – For both your safety and the animals’, enjoy wildlife from afar.
3. Report wildlife incidents – If you encounter an injured, sick, or problematic animal, please report it promptly to the Natural Resources Branch at 646-208-9431. (West Point DPW via Facebook)