The shooting occurred Saturday between 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. northeast of Jasper in Dubois County.
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It’s believed the bird ate from a carcass that had lead shot inside. Also, lead levels form metal sinkers used for fishing could have affected the fish she ate, causing her to get sick.
Officials believe the bald eagle fell from a tree onto rocks as "lead poisoning began to affect her neurologically."
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At first he thought the eagle was dead -- and the creek waters were rising.
According to a news release, a Lawrence County animal control officer and employees of the Brown County Indiana Raptor Center were notified about the injured eagle in the area of White River near Dixie Highway on Dec. 20.
Officials attempted to but were unable to treat the injuries and the eagle died soon after.