Thirteen bald eagles found dead on the Eastern Shore last
month did not die of natural causes, federal wildlife officials said Thursday.
Necropsy results of the eagles found in Federalsburg on
Feb. 20 ruled out disease, including avian influenza, according to the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service.
"Our investigation is now focused on human causes and
bringing to justice the person(s) responsible for the death of these
eagles," wildlife officials said in a statement.
A $25,000 reward is available for information leading to
the arrest and convictions of the suspected offenders.
Anyone with information should call John LaCorte, a special
agent for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Office of Law Enforcement, at
410-228-2476 or the Maryland Natural Resources Police hotline at 800-628-9944.
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