Stafford County sheriff’s deputy rescues eagle
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STAFFORD, Va. - A Stafford County Sheriff’s Deputy is being credited with rescuing an eagle on Thursday.
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According to the sheriff’s office, the deputy found the eagle on The Vance Way in South Stafford.
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The eagle has since been turned over to the Virginia Wildlife Center.
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