In Juneau, Alaska, an ambitious bald eagle had apparently found a deer head in the local dump and was carrying it away when the bird crashed into nearby power lines, causing a power outage for approximately 10,000 people.
Unfortunately, the eagle did not survive.
Cited story.
Image source.
tags: bald eagle, Juneau Alaska, power outage
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Hmm, I wonder how roast eagle tastes. A lot like chicken I'd bet.
I think if I were ever to have a band, "Ambitious Eagle" would be on the shortlist of names.