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Bald Eagle Drops Cat on Driver's Windshield in NC

11/29/2025

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A motorist on U.S. Route 74 near Bryson City reported that a bald eagle dropped a cat onto her windshield and that she was unharmed.
The driver then called 911.
Wildlife expert Kendrick Weeks said eagles drop prey due to a poor grip or if the prey struggles.
Bald eagles are native to North Carolina, with over 200 nesting pairs, and weigh 6.5–13.5 pounds with a 6–7-foot wingspan.

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Story summary

A motorist on U.S. Route 74 near Bryson City reported that a bald eagle dropped a cat onto her windshield and that she was unharmed.
The driver then called 911.
Wildlife expert Kendrick Weeks said eagles drop prey due to a poor grip or if the prey struggles.
Bald eagles are native to North Carolina, with over 200 nesting pairs, and weigh 6.5–13.5 pounds with a 6–7-foot wingspan.