NORTHGLENN, Colo. (KOAA) — New video shows a Bald Eagle being released back into the wild after it was shot by a slingshot.
The video from Colorado Parks and Wildlife shows the release months after the eagle was taken into rehabilitation.
CPW found the wounded eagle in Northglenn, north of Denver, back in January 2026.
X-rays showed the eagle had a ball bearing lodged in its wing, which had to be surgically removed.
The eagle was finally released back into the wild last week, at a State Wildlife Area near Northglenn.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says the investigation into who the suspected shooter was is still open.
Tips can be reported anonymously to Operation Game Thief (OGT) at 1-877-265-6648 or game.thief@state.co.us. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service can be contacted at 1-844-397-8477 or fws_tips@fws.gov.
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