Life Stories 29/05/2025 15:14

A Miraculous Rescue: Saving an Injured Golden Eagle Named Goldie in Kanab, Utah

A woman saves an injured Golden Eagle in Kanab, Utah, witnessing a miraculous recovery. Read her story! ❤️🦅
In a recent turn of events that sparked both controversy and inspiration, I found myself at the center of a wildlife rescue story that I’ll never forget. It all started when I shared a photo of a bunny I had petted, only to be reported by a woman from Massachusetts who holds a wildlife license. She criticized me for lacking a license while she keeps caged animals for profit, a practice I find questionable. Despite her harassment—and that of her followers—Facebook sided with me for the first time, though I chose to delete the post and block her. But the real story isn’t about the drama—it’s about Goldie, an injured Golden Eagle I encountered shortly after, whose rescue became a testament to compassion and resilience.

While driving in Kanab, Utah, I spotted a dead bunny on a road corner, and a Golden Eagle swooped down to retrieve it, only to be struck by a passing car. The driver didn’t stop, leaving the eagle stranded in a dangerous spot. My friend Breezie and I pulled over, and I found the bird alive but barely able to move. Kneeling face-to-face with the majestic creature, I realized it could harm me, but our eye contact reassured me—it was going to be okay. I gently picked her up, hugged her, and moved her to safety on the roadside. Hoping for help, I contacted Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, just 20 miles away, but they required me to transport the eagle myself and cover the costly vet bill, an overwhelming task given my lack of experience with such a bird and the risk of having a loose eagle in my Jeep. They couldn’t assist otherwise.

Unwilling to let Goldie suffer alone in the scorching Kanab heat—where summer temperatures exceed 100 degrees—I stayed by her side. I explained the situation to her, gave her food and water, which she took from my hand, and massaged her injured wing. For over four hours, Breezie and I sat with her, offering comfort and more water. Then, a miracle unfolded: Goldie suddenly regained her energy, jumped up, flapped her wings, and soared into the sky. She circled back once, letting out a joyful screech before flying off—a moment of pure triumph. I can imagine her golden wings catching the sunlight as she reclaimed her freedom, a sight that filled my heart with joy.

Shared by The Adventures of Finius the Skinniest, this story isn’t just about a rescue—it’s a powerful reminder of the bond we can share with wildlife and the importance of stepping in to help, even when the odds seem stacked against us. It encourages readers to act with compassion toward injured animals and to support wildlife rescue efforts, fostering a deeper appreciation for nature’s resilience.

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