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Bald Eagle Swims for Dinner in Stunning Footage

10/14/2025

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Jake Stem, a kayak fisherman in New York, captured video of a bald eagle swimming with a large lake trout.
The eagle dove into the water.
It caught the fish.
It swam to shore, flapping its wings like paddles.
Stem posted the footage on Instagram, illustrating the bald eagle's adaptability and reinforcing its status as a symbol of American wildlife.

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Story summary

Jake Stem, a kayak fisherman in New York, captured video of a bald eagle swimming with a large lake trout.
The eagle dove into the water.
It caught the fish.
It swam to shore, flapping its wings like paddles.
Stem posted the footage on Instagram, illustrating the bald eagle's adaptability and reinforcing its status as a symbol of American wildlife.