Bald eagle fights for survival at Mid-Michigan rehab center after lead poisoning

EATON RAPIDS, Mich. (WILX) – A bald eagle is fighting for its life at a mid-Michigan wildlife rehabilitation center after suffering from severe lead poisoning.
Staff at the Wildside Rehabilitation and Education Center in Eaton Rapids say the eagle, now called Armstrong, was brought in after being found in distress. When he arrived, his condition was critical.
“He was seizing when he came in. He was gasping for air when he came in,” said Louise Sagaert, who is the founder of the rehabilitation center. “I really considered euthanasia immediately, but you look into an eagle’s eyes, and they just have the fight. And it looked like he wanted to live, so we’re giving him that chance.”
You can find a video and pictures of the emergency response here.