Troopers Rescue Injured Bald Eagle From Highway on Vernon-Tolland Town Line

Troopers helped rescue an injured bald eagle from a highway on the Vernon and Tolland town line over the weekend.

State police said they found the bald eagle in the center median of I-84 east around 7:30 p.m.

Troopers slowed traffic and a Connecticut State Police dispatcher, who also serves as a local control officer, arrived to help get the bird to safety.

The bird was then given to the Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilitation and Education Center in Ashford.

Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilitation and Education Center said the bird had head and eye trauma. It appears she also may have a broken foot.

The bird is expected to go to Tufts to be evaluated further.