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PHOTOS: IDOT worker protects injured bald eagle along I-55

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Tuesday, September 29, 2015
The rescued bald eagle has been taken to the Willowbrook Wildlife Facility in Glen Ellyn, part of the DuPage Forest Preserve.
A preliminary exam showed no fractures to its wings but staffers believe he was likely struck by a car or truck.
Staffers believe the eagle is male between 4 and 5 years old due to size and feathers.
The eagle will be held in isolation Tuesday and examined thoroughly Wednesday. He i sbeing fed rodents, fish and water.
An Illinois Department of Transportation crew protected an injured bald eagle from traffic along I-55.
An Illinois Department of Transportation crew protected an injured bald eagle from traffic along I-55.
An Illinois Department of Transportation crew protected an injured bald eagle from traffic along I-55.
An Illinois Department of Transportation crew protected an injured bald eagle from traffic along I-55.
An Illinois Department of Transportation crew protected an injured bald eagle from traffic along I-55.
An Illinois Department of Transportation crew protected an injured bald eagle from traffic along I-55.
An Illinois Department of Transportation crew protected an injured bald eagle from traffic along I-55.
An Illinois Department of Transportation crew protected an injured bald eagle from traffic along I-55.
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The rescued bald eagle has been taken to the Willowbrook Wildlife Facility in Glen Ellyn, part of the DuPage Forest Preserve.
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