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NYPD Officer Rescues Injured Bald Eagle from Hudson Ice

2/20/2026

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NYPD Harbor Unit Officer Michael Russo rescued an injured bald eagle from ice in the Hudson River near the George Washington Bridge on February 18, 2026.
The eagle, wet and bloodied, was secured with a catch pole and wrapped in a yellow plastic sheet to prevent injury.
Russo said the bird was cooperative during the rescue.
The incident shows bald eagle recovery in New York, with increased winter sightings.

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NYPD Harbor Unit Officer Michael Russo rescued an injured bald eagle from ice in the Hudson River near the George Washington Bridge on February 18, 2026.
The eagle, wet and bloodied, was secured with a catch pole and wrapped in a yellow plastic sheet to prevent injury.
Russo said the bird was cooperative during the rescue.
The incident shows bald eagle recovery in New York, with increased winter sightings.