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Bald Eagle Ready for Release After Recovery in Virginia

10/13/2025

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A bald eagle from Franklin County, Virginia, will be released back into the wild on Tuesday, October 14, at 1 p.m.
The eagle was rescued on September 5 after a territorial fight and was treated for subclinical lead poisoning at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center.
The eagle was cleared for release.
The public is invited to attend the release at Smith Mountain Lake Community Park.

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Story summary

A bald eagle from Franklin County, Virginia, will be released back into the wild on Tuesday, October 14, at 1 p.m.
The eagle was rescued on September 5 after a territorial fight and was treated for subclinical lead poisoning at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center.
The eagle was cleared for release.
The public is invited to attend the release at Smith Mountain Lake Community Park.