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Police investigate disappearance of historic juvenile eagle in England

6/6/2026

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North Yorkshire Police are investigating the disappearance of juvenile eagle G834 after its satellite tag stopped transmitting.
G834 was the first white-tailed eagle born in the wild in England in over 240 years.
Forestry England and the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation said they are shocked, urging those with information to contact police.
A 2024 study found eagles eat cuttlefish, rabbits, fish and other birds and have caused no livestock conflicts.

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North Yorkshire Police are investigating the disappearance of juvenile eagle G834 after its satellite tag stopped transmitting.
G834 was the first white-tailed eagle born in the wild in England in over 240 years.
Forestry England and the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation said they are shocked, urging those with information to contact police.
A 2024 study found eagles eat cuttlefish, rabbits, fish and other birds and have caused no livestock conflicts.