Army veteran saves bald eagle trapped in a tree on 4th of July

What a better way to spend 4th of July than saving a bald eagle – our nation’s iconic bird; a symbol of freedom and independence! A patriotic Army veteran is being hailed a hero, after spending over 90 minutes to save a helpless eagle after it got trapped in a tree.

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The poor bird got tangled in a rope in a 75ft high tree and its fate looked sealed, when this hero – in every sense of the world, stepped in and saved the day. Jason Galvin who served twice in Afghanistan, was getting back home from a nearby store in Rush City, Minnesota when spotting the bald eagle hanging upside down in a tree. Both the locals and authorities initially believed the bird was gone, but when Jason seen it moving its head, he realized it is alive. Most likely it was dangling there for days.

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The kind-hearted man took his rifle and after 90 minutes and more than 150 shots, his efforts paid off as the rope broke and the helpless bird fell down in a safety net. Once freed, the bird later named Freedom, was taken to the University of Minnesota Raptor Center for treatment. Thankfully, it got only a few minor injuries, so it would soon be able to return in the wild.

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“It was a good weekend for it to happen,” the brave veteran told KARE 11 News. “Fourth of July, you know, that’s our bird. I can’t let it sit there. When it finally came down, it was breathtaking. It was a beautiful moment.”

Jason’s wife decided to share the incredible rescue story on Facebook and it immediately went viral with so many people showing their gratitude and respect for the Jason. A true hero whether abroad or home; whether in the army or not!

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“Best story of a lifetime!,” wrote on Facebook. “Jason went to the store yesterday from the cabin and when he came back he told me there was an eagle at the end of our road hanging upside down by its foot from a tree…I told Jason he had to shoot it free…if anyone would save this eagle it was him.”

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