Overview
- After crash-landing in a yard in the Stuart West/Cobblestone area, the bald eagle slipped into a nearby canal known for large alligators.
- A resident called the Martin County Sheriff's Office, prompting Corporal William Weiss and Animal Services Officer Shannon McGee to wade in and reach the struggling bird.
- The team secured the eagle, brought it to shore, and transported it to a local wildlife hospital for care.
- Deputies said the bird is in stable condition under evaluation and appears to have a significant wing injury.
- The sheriff's office publicly thanked the caller and credited the quick, coordinated response, highlighting how fast reporting can aid wildlife rescues in hazardous waterways.