Rescued Bald Eagle Recovering at Houston SPCA

A four-year-old bald eagle is recovering at the Houston SPCA's Wildlife Center after being rescued from the Neches River, where it was trapped in chest-high water due to fishing line and a hook piercing its wing. Rescuers safely freed the eagle and transported it to Houston for treatment and rehabilitation, including hook removal. Specialists expect the bird to make a full recovery as it regains strength and practices flying in the Center’s Outdoor Flight Complex, with plans for its eventual release. The incident underscores the dangers that discarded fishing gear poses to wildlife, especially as fishing season increases. The bald eagle is a federally protected species, and experts remind the public that harming or disturbing these birds is illegal under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. The public can watch the eagle's recovery live via the Center's wildlife cameras.