Stafford County deputy rescues eagle found in Wawa parking lot
PHOTO: Office of Stafford County Sheriff Facebook
STAFFORD COUNTY, V.a. (FOX 5 DC) - A Stafford County deputy rescued her first eagle on Monday after it was found injured in a parking lot.
Deputy L. C. Hopkins, along with Sgt. A.J. McCall, found the injured eagle in the parking lot of the Wawa on Austin Park Drive.
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The eagle was unable to fly and officials believe he was hit by a car.
Officials say the eagle will be headed for care and hopefully be released back in Stafford County soon.