Guy Saves Bald Eagle From Drowning In River | The Dodo Faith = Restored

[@dad4ever-c90]

I don't know if the eagle understood that Emmett was trying to HELP her, but you could see by the change in her demeanor when she recognized he was not a threat. Thrilling rescue adventure to witness!

[@Bird6788]

Most of the time when a bird is captured, usually for the purpose of bird banding, they will try and stay as clam as possible, most birds understand that moving around and screeching will put them at a higher risk for getting hurt or even killed. As long as the handler stays calm the bird will also stay calm. The eagle after a while, like what you said, was most likely able to figure out she wasn’t going to be eaten after a while of being handled.

[@vivianelabelle3992]

@@Bird6788 Thank you for explaining it so well. I didn't know that. That's interesting.

[@jessicamarie8299]

She knew later they were trying to help her. What a beautiful eagle. 😍

[@lauracatherine9925]

Lol she has the look of an irritated cat

[@Johnny-sj9sj]

Little Big man: it made my heart soar like a hawk! 🦅

[@LR-mh8hs]

Once she realized he wasn't going to harm her, she chilled like a little baby in his arms.❤️

[@biokosmos]

Great accomplished by him, was not Easy..and applaude to the Eagle the understand perfectly the situation

[@stathispapailias634]

Uh....like a baby? Heh....ever work with birds of prey? They aren't babies.....even the babies aren't babies.

[@kooxaldoxt5162]

@@stathispapailias634 yes babies

[@lisarodriguez2926]

Beautiful rescue❤❤❤👍

[@stathispapailias634]

@@kooxaldoxt5162 a baby that would rip your face off. He handled her well.....but she should have covered her head. They're far calmer when they can't see. Note he did say she bit him and that it was fairly nasty.

[@Arctic204]

Massive respect for this guy

[@sbffsbrarbrr]

Yes, that took courage.

[@Ignorancenotallowed]

Absolutely

[@ew2170]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Oldwiseone-p2f]

Brilliant, these people retain human faith.

[@vampfn8742]

400th like

[@THEYENVYJAY]

she’ll never forget how kind humans were to her, she’ll have those memories for the rest of her life 😭

[@aftersexhighfives]

I always wonder if they describe us as like hairless primates. Those soft skinned creatures with the hands. And if they recognize that we are what is controlling a vehicle or if they think vehicles are their own creature stuck on the hard black rivers.

[@carlyann2707]

I honestly hope she forgets theres so many humans that will harm wild animals that its best to not have them trusting humans at all bc humans are pretty freaking evil a lot of the time

[@urbandecay3436]

The Eagle just thought it was its chance to escape its captors.

[@CanadianDivergent]

@@aftersexhighfives best comment of the month!

[@Our-Creator-Loves-Us]

The video is really proof that we have a Creator.❤️ Did you know bald eagles have eyes that are 8 times sharper than ours?! They could literally see a rabbit from 3.2km (2 miles) away and spot fish underwater! Their feet even have a grip that’s 10 times stronger than ours! This means they could lift a human baby or 24 billiard balls! Bald eagles also build the largest nests than any bird. They can be up to 4 meters (13 feet) deep, 2.5 meters (8 feet) wide, and weigh up to 1 ton. They use the same nest for years and add new material every year. Some nests have been used for over 35 years! (And their brains are as big as a walnut!) We really live in a detailed world.😌 A world that certainly did not exist by accident, but invented!

[@DarkCreed]

He's got alot of heart and balls. Them talons scare the crap out of me.

[@devinm524]

there is no doubt in my mind that those talons could rip his muscle and tendons (that is what they are designed to do after all) also no doubt the eagle would have drowned due to exhaustion if they had not pulled it from the water, 10/10 will watch again

[@M3rVsT4H]

I can confirm, even a smaller raptor can really mess you up. As a kid I watched my dad "rescue" a hawk stuck in the chicken coop. And it was like a scene out of a 60's Looney Toons cartoon.. Safe to say the hawk faired way better than my old man.

[@XantherBlaze]

@@Kingsley_Shat chickens do hurt very badly chickens are very strong birds. Talons from a chicken are pretty strong too. Especially a big rooster.

[@ElyciusM]

@@Kingsley_Shat I caught you a delicious bass

[@dpfb1263]

Everyone knows they don't, but don't ever under estimate a rooster.

[@rogers6168]

This man & his crew are heroes. Beautiful to see her fly off the way she did.

[@jonothandoeser]

The eagle did not even bother to thank them.

[@MyAlexWest]

please no hero stuff.

[@AgendaInMind]

The face diapered cult follower ruined the end.

[@AzazelsWings]

The grin and look of sheer awe and disbelief on his face while cradling a bald eagle on his lap, clutching her tightly to his chest......priceless.

[@marksmann1850]

That little beak click (bird equivelent to smacking lips) means she was happy when she calmed down. My family's Silkies also like being held to our chest sort of laying on their back. Guess that position makes birds feel safe.

[@rodenreyes6320]

They should have put a shroud over the head so it's blindered ..it should calm him down.

[@marksmann1850]

@Inanna Banana So you classify humans' actions as unnatural?

[@ThatCatThatIHate]

@Inanna Banana are u okay man?

[@davidhamburg7868]

I love happy endings like this. What a heart-warming rescue.

[@kristinakay9558]

Animals do speak but only to those who listen! Clearly he heard her speaking and was able to listen and calm her down. What an amazing bird…

[@jayantonio4487]

animals do speak the only problem is communication and understanding

[@cmonbruh7139]

Yes animals speak telepathically so its all through feeling basically. He definitely was listening to her

[@brunoqnzbk7891]

O It's all in the eyes. My dogs have always just given me looks, and I know what they are feeling ❤.

[@jayantonio4487]

@@cmonbruh7139 its pet psychics that are very skilled at communicating to animals telepathically

[@hudsonclarkk]

@@cmonbruh7139u might have schizophrenia homie

[@ArmyForTheAnimals]

I've held a female bald eagle at the wild bird rescue I volunteer for. She was so STRONG! My arms were sore for 2 days after. They are beautiful creatures. I love this group of people for giving this eagle a second chance at life! ❤️

[@GFStodtmeister]

My father was a veterinarian in Sparks, Nevada, and the designated vet for the Nevada Fish and Wildlife. He took in a Golden Eagle whose wing was broken, pinned it, and isolated the wings so the break could heal. (I was in school and didn't get to witness the surgery.) The eagle was placed in a cage and was fed by fish delivered by a warden of the Nevada Fish and Wildlife. I do not remember the length of time we had the Golden Eagle but I remember my father opening the cage wearing thick leather welding gloves to feed the eagle. The eagle would rock back on her back and present her talons in a very threatening way. I wasn't there when the game warden came for the eagle, but we heard that the eagle was released and had been seen many days afterwards. Very majestic raptors. I was grateful that my father's surgery was successful. We received a wide variety of birds of pray and mammals from the Nevada Fish and Wildlife game wardens. It was very cool and rewarding.

[@e.conboy4286]

@@GFStodtmeister Hooray for your dad! I appreciate his service for that beautiful bird!

[@ArmyForTheAnimals]

@@GFStodtmeister What a great story, thanks for sharing! Thanks to your Dad too for helping that Golden Eagle! 💜🦅

[@aprilhernandez4840]

💯❣❣❣❣❣

[@vampfn8742]

We need more people like this. Saving so many animals and taking such good care of animals. bless all of them

[@tiktok11150]

We need more people to become involved and not expect anything because of it instead of pulling out their phone with the hope of becoming piss ant famous.

[@night_falll]

@@tiktok11150 It’s to educate. Use her as an ambassador. Not always about fame ☺️🙌💗

[@tiktok11150]

@@night_falll No issue with having someone else document the event. It's those by themselves that chose to film rather then help that I was addressing. I should have been more clear.

[@night_falll]

@@tiktok11150 You’re right, I suppose. And it’s okay.

[@yohanvercauteren7548]

there is already a massive amount of people who are like that. the problem is nobody talk about them

[@gen1twenty2]

Beautiful! Carefully folding in her wings in, swaddle, holding her close to his chest--and you see the difference. She knew then she was safe.

[@iamlost2]

Pamela A. If he was in the USA it's our national bird, and they are protected. It's illegal to trap, kill or keep them

[@Kinypshun]

Experts tell us she was calm because she was hungry, injured, and exhausted, and would have done serious damage if anyone successfully captured her when healthy.

[@operationgnp]

@@iamlost2 how irrelevant - it needed saving and it was saved. nothing illegal, no clue why it even warrants a comment..

[@steveanthony8653]

Hello Pamela how are you doing today

[@OtaBengaBokongo]

now she's well to kill kittens, puppies, rodents. etc

[@marknestbox]

I've personally nursed a lot of injured wild birds in the past 50 years as well as a number of animals, but in truth there is an unpredictable fatality rate, and it hurts a lot on those occasions when efforts fail. As for the successes, releasing them back into the wild has brought tears to my eyes. It's wonderful.

[@CziffraTheThird]

I actually felt emotional watching this account....!

[@marknestbox]

@@CziffraTheThird Then you are a true sentient.

[@CziffraTheThird]

@@marknestbox I recieve this blessing today Mr. Taylor.....thank you.

[@marknestbox]

@@CziffraTheThird Please seek Second Side Up. I am Mark.

[@dantheanimator5072]

@@marknestbox well keep up the hard work if you are still helping out birdies, if not thank you for what you’ve done I feel blessed having hawks and a couple eagles around where we live, we have a big pond out back Watching them dive bomb for fish, sometimes they splash down just for a quick bath, and they coexist quite nicely (even the different colored hawk groups)….I’m just amazed at the world we live on like I was 5 years old again

[@sitori663]

What a wonderful man. People like him give me hope for humanity.

[@GlobalistJuice]

Perhaps you need to find better friends if this act of kindness shocks you. ...just sayin'.

[@Queen16333]

@Sitori. Absolutely! 🥰🙏💗

[@TheVickiVaughn]

This man sure had her back! Now THAT’S a hero. He’s definitely one of the good guys!

[@TheVickiVaughn]

Ditto!

[@ZYGTropicals]

@@GlobalistJuice don’t be so ignorant!!! The world is full of heartless people! Not many people would go out iof their way to help an animal in need! You’ve obviously been living under a rock! Your comment shows that you are also very heartless!

[@sherrellbennett1333]

When I lived in the mountains of Oregon I was once being followed by a beautiful Bald Eagle. He flew over my car and proceeded to fly just in front of me for several miles, following every curve of the road. A Native American told me that it meant I would have good luck. Here's wishing good luck for the ones that rescued this majestic bird.

[@ksammy4608]

In Britain, it is believed that a bird shitting on you is good luck!... Can't see it myself 🤣

[@nigelparker5886]

@@ksammy4608 Must have got you in the eyes then! Cheers

[@ksammy4608]

@@nigelparker5886 Funny guy!

[@johnw9986]

Did you have good luck?

[@11bravo80]

@@johnw9986 yeah he hit the Powerball for over a billion it was in the paper

[@ubersc00ber]

You saved America

[@KayentaRojo]

😂 I love this

[@tutosgamer1106]

America or the US?

[@yaboikindabored9831]

@@tutosgamer1106 Is the US America because it's in america, or is America the US because america is US. (I feel like my brain is rotting)

[@GirlGolden4]

@@yaboikindabored9831Good question! Usually, people know you mean the US when you say “America,” as we’re privileged to colloquially own that term (US American here)😅, but out of respect for other American countries-Central & South, and Canada in the North, too-you can just say “You saved the US.” 😂🙏🏽🇺🇸🦅

[@z-trip5457]

🦅🦅🦅🦅

[@ItsMe-gz1of]

I can imagine that being really traumatizing for that poor bald eagle glad she’s safe now

[@SomeOneOneOne]

Traumatized by those monster-humans, yes

[@ark9823]

@@SomeOneOneOne She definitely would've been dying in this river without these guys.

[@amanwithnoplan7648]

@@ark9823 just ignore the idiot

[@vampirexion]

@@SomeOneOneOne traumatized but still with breath.

[@mariarohmer2374]

This act is commendable on so many levels. First that they gave a damn and went out of their way to help. Then the calm. quiet respect this hero showed to this eagle. Humans are so loud and excitable. Too many raise their voice and yell or laugh without even realizing that only adds extra stress around wildlife. It takes a special person to suppress that urge and give the animal the quiet needed to relax. It's really wonderful to see and this guy is a very caring, special human. So much respect!👍🏼👍🏼

[@rosejackson8835]

VERY VERY TRUE!👌COMMENT!

[@hawthorneslade5685]

also they were on the most dangerous tidal boar in the world just after the tide changed. I know in the widow they show it in calmer water, but those wave can be 6-10 feet high and the rapids move at record speeds.

[@mariarohmer2374]

@@hawthorneslade5685 Oh wow. I had no idea. What great people!

[@mariarohmer2374]

@@rosejackson8835 They're wonderful!

[@jepsonowen3871]

Hello dear how are you doing

[@gingerray2188]

Birds are so intelligent that she probably realized finally that it was going to be OK, and relaxed, and looking into her eyes that must have been an incredible experience. 1 time I rescued a seagull, unfortunately she didn't survive the night, but I kept her warm, safe and dry, away from predators, in a basket on top of blankets and a warming brick, in my house. And when I started to pet her she looked into my eyes as if to say wow I didn't realize that people were like this, I wish I could tell all my other bird friends and family. It was an amazing experience, and she passed in peace not fear. I love birds, thank you for saving this beautiful eagle! She will remember. By the way I called animal rescue and vets and no one would see her because she was considered a wild animal.

[@karlajaeger2082]

That's so bittersweet. My heart hurts.

[@eriksmith4085]

@infoslinger Wow, that is some crazy stuff. I can't imagine how they would know but there are many things I will never understand no matter how hard a think on it.

[@michelle82583]

Beautiful story Ginger Ray 💗

[@arconeagain]

@infoslinger you hear a lot of this type of talk over the years, like the mother will reject its young because of the scent of a human. Another, a Cockatoo speaks and the crackle reject it, or even kill it. This is hearsay, old wives tales. I really doubt your statement is anywhere near true, but KZbin is a great place to perpetuate myths.

[@benjiebenjamin7810]

Yeah, I found 3 baby owls from a fallen tree. The mother had taken off so I put them, they were in their nest, on top of my van. It too 3 or 4 days b4 I could get wildlife service to come get them. I just dropped bugs, worms in their nest....some ground round pieces. I found out they hissed, much like the sound of a mad cat. They looked like grayish wads of fluffy cotton....way too cute ❤.

[@cynthusinfinite]

They're magnificent! So are the rescuers.

[@yesyoucanTellme]

I have held an eaglet in my arms too. Glad the efforts to preserve this national icon of America paid off. They truly are a majestic bird

[@wittyreviewer]

You know, I've always thought the American obsession with bald eagles was kind of silly but I have to admit, they are beautiful creatures. I can see why they get so much respect.

[@_VC._]

Our National Animal is a Unicorn. I really hope to hold one someday.

[@freedomfreedom9523]

@@_VC._ Sure Not likely wake up your mother lied to you

[@isaaccutlip5815]

🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@robwebnoid5763]

Not just an icon to modern Americans, but also revered for centuries/millennia by native Americans in at least the North American area (i.e. Canada-US-Mexico). This also includes golden eagles & harpy eagles, etc.

[@TJ-cr8id]

I love that there are people out there like this guy. I always think that the more kindness you show to animals the more blessed you will be in life.

[@daisyelmir1289]

I happen to agree!🎯👍🌼

[@fightmilk8613]

I think you would be surprised with how many people like Emmet are out there. I think the majority of us are. Life has a way of beating us down and often times we only see the worst of people, but have faith. Human beings are amazing creatures and most of us are eager to do good.

[@TJ-cr8id]

@@fightmilk8613 you’re correct. I would be surprised if I saw that MOST human being are eager to do good. That’s just not what I have experienced during the time I’ve been alive. Most humans are opportunists and greedy. There are SOME that are genuinely good but I wouldn’t say most.

[@cbazxy2697]

People don't always do good deeds expecting something in return. Maybe he is that kind of guy who shows kindness just because they are able to and want to

[@Youngberg1000]

@@TJ-cr8id People need to be raised to be good. Following your “heart” is ridiculous. 2 generations of secular stupidity and this is what you get.

[@philipchenmba]

This man holding the bird is the cutest thing I have seen today.

[@23systementerprisesllc94]

Yeah he looked me when I hold my newborn 👶Happy and protective

[@DFSJR1203]

In Hershey, PA my wife and I use to rescue injured Hawks, Falcons, and Kestrels. When a injured bird was found the people called us and we would do a basic health check and then we would wrap the bird in a light blanket. We left the head and feet unwrapped so the bird knew we were nor going to hurt it. My wife would carry the bird on her lap which was covered by a small towel. A rapture bird rehab was nearby so it was easier to take the bird in the car which was a Dodge Neon 2 door. We made about 13 or 14 runs over the 6 years we lived there. The people that gave us the biggest hassle were the local police. They would worry the bird would break loose and it would cause me to get into a an accident. We were at the release for several of the ones we rescued. We were never trained to do this, but I guess we did a good job since all the birds we brought to the rehab were able to be released.

[@hunterericson6782]

yeah there they go, cops making nonexistent problems out of thin air

[@roellemendoza255]

People like this really warm my heart. Just seeing them getting out of their way to save an animal instead of just ignoring them and carrying on with their day is so sweet.

[@cdcaterham]

Oh wow what an absolutely beautiful creature... she is huge! Huge kudos to those fantastic people for rescuing her! ❤️🦅

[@jessicamarie8299]

That is one beautiful eagle my goodness.

[@karlasoraya2175]

First thought, she is BIG!

[@jepsonowen3871]

Hello How are you doing

[@equarg]

She was understandably terrified, but slowing realizing she was not drowning, these giants were not trying to eat her….just restrain her, she probably just gave in to her exhaustion and decided to rest. Decided to give the guys jacket a warning bite to let him know not to try anything, and then just rest.

[@thelastminmom5251]

Just like stray dog rescues. They are terrified at first. Then they realize you only want to help, not hurt them…..they usually always calm right down. This creature is very intelligent. What an amazing experience

[@wendigo63music55]

Pure instinct. Settled down, because Darwinian evolution did not program her for this "human holding me" situation - nothing stimulated any of "fight, flight, eat or hump". The biting was "fight", would have gone postal if it had shown promise. That guy is lucky to have all his eyes and fingers.

[@RussTillling]

Yes! They must reason - maybe instinctively - that if a test bite doesn't get an aggressive reaction, then they are in safe hands. Literally. Fascinating insight into fauna behaviour 👍🤩.

[@altamasparsanov9181]

Haha so true!!

[@donnalayton6876]

Thank you fir saving the bald eagle. GOD bless you.

[@s.archuleta3570]

Just AMAZING seeing how HUGE they truly are when they are right next to an average size person!!! She was BEAUTIFUL even wet and muddy! Bald eagles 🦅 have so much respect and grace about them!! Thank God they were able to rescue and release her!!❤️🙏

[@misschanandlerbong92]

I went to a raptor reserve near where i live and i was blown away at how massive they are and fully grown they only weigh about 12 pounds!!! Beautiful creatures.

[@iamlost2]

@@misschanandlerbong92 hollow bones for amazingly soaring flights

[@redluke8119]

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ but what if I think thats a fairy tale made for delusional adults?

[@BugzBunnywazaHare]

As a Native American of Cherokee Indian, this warms my heart to see an American Bald Eagle rescued from serious peril of death. Thank you for giving her another chance at a long life.

[@lucaventuri4882]

Salute to your people, to all Native 🤝

[@plan4life]

As an bird lover, this warms my heart too. They are such beautiful creatures.

[@Maplelust]

Pottawatomie here. hello fellow native. ✊

[@BugzBunnywazaHare]

@@Maplelust hello my native brother............

[@user-ru6lw4vt2p]

Interesting. Our eagle from Poland can swim. Yours can't?

[@cattailer1077]

I will never get over how she looked at her rescuer. There was a peace about her that was thrilling to watch. And, yes, her eyes are beautiful! When you get up-close and personal to any Being, it becomes personal; a bond develops and a whole new level of understanding of life and God💝🦅

[@lauryn6059]

So true I love this

[@Rosesraspberries72]

Beautiful 💕🌸💕

[@shellos8]

Oh gosh I'm still emotional from watching the video but your words just pushed me over the edge and made me tear up big-time.

[@marshamariner7897]

Up close and personal w THAT....just the claws and beak ALONE...that IS A 🕊️🕊️ of prey 💖🌹🖖 ty for saving her

[@cattailer1077]

@@marshamariner7897 ...wild beings need to live in their world but we certainly can and do step in to assist them when needed. when we do help them, the heart-mind connection of all Gods creatures is wonderfully affected and all souls are expanded by this profound interaction of 3D life and Spirit.🥰

[@Kathryn1988]

The eagle got to experience love from a human being, how wonderful. ❤

[@RowanWarren78]

Seeing that precious girl being held on the way back to share is absolutely precious.❤️ Poor baby, I hope she thrives.

[@SignOfTheTimes008]

I think she will. Made a strong recovery.

[@jepsonowen3871]

Hello how are you doing

[@johnsmith2589]

For saving the national bird, he deserves a medal.

[@Loren8762]

That’s a great idea, however, this is in Nova Scotia Canada and the national bird of Canada is the Gray Jay

[@Uberaroundtheworld530]

They’re not yanks lol they’re maple leafers !

[@user-nn7us2jp3p]

I agree ! Bravo !

[@StephanieSwift-jt3hz]

Both the bird and the rescue were/are magnificent. But the fact that the bird has been turned by humans into a symbol of something else does not make its rescue more important than the rescue of some other bird or nonhuman animal. All such rescues are wonderful.

[@MoKa-zk2xy]

​@@Loren8762😭😭😭

[@user-uw5jn6tu6q]

As I was watching her in your lap wrapped up calm, there was one moment where she actually turned her head and looked up at you. The 2 of you locked eyes and it was so beautiful. I think it was that second she realized you weren't going to hurt her. It had to be a moment you will NEVER forget. Because you captured it on film, I was a part of it too. At the end, she flew out if that box and I saw how much she is a force to be reckoned with. A magnificent, strong being that trusted you to help her. Just beautiful !! 🤭.

[@anniedcruz7025]

Amazing rescue. GOD BLESS All involved in d rescue mission n continue doing the Good work.🤗

[@l.theresayee9252]

Awesome; magnificent ; BALD EAGLE; THANKS TO ALL INVOLVED TO GET THIS LOVELY BIRD WELL; TO BE HEALTHY; [FOR NURSING ] HER

[@davidsrepairservice]

@Jack Burton jerk!! What's your problem dude?????

[@lathafalls7675]

@@anniedcruz7025 Yes God bless all and thank you for saying God’s names right

[@lathafalls7675]

@Jack Burton Why are you telling people to grow up

[@PaddiJ]

Damn...thats one of the most heartwarming Videos I ever saw. And no one's gonna be so Badass to sit with a Bald Eagle in his Lap. Props to the rescue Team, you Always do great❤

[@shawncosmos5431]

Agreed. I come back to this video often…

[@peggymiller9064]

I ALWAYS ALWAYS wanted to see a bald eagle in person and you got to hold it for an hour!!! God bless you for saving this magnificent gift from God!!!

[@kindoe66]

I used to feel that way too. Many years ago when I was visiting someone in Maine,I had gone for a walk on a trail and I happened to notice some crows were harassing a Bald Eagle that was sitting in a tree. The bird didn't move other than to kind of duck it's head. I was beyond happy that my dream to see one in person had finally come true. 😁🦅

[@peggymiller9064]

@@kindoe66 Of course I'm jealous, but I'll bet it was a glorious sight!!!!❤

[@kindoe66]

@@peggymiller9064 It really was. 😁👍🏻

[@buffyk-952]

They're amazing birds to actually get to see in the wild. There are a few in the area I live, and it never gets old when you get to see and watch them.

[@jepsonowen3871]

Hello How are you doing

[@gailhasler8435]

I've watched this 3 times. The expression on his face and the eagle's face is magical . The rescue fellow obviously has his own children and he wrapped the eagle like a baby in bunting. Hard to watch without getting emotional. That day, that incredible experience, will be remembered until the day he dies. His children will watch the video hundreds of times, and always be proud and happy. 😍😍😍

[@agua9999]

Beautifully said❣️🦅

[@HeartWorX.Creations]

It’s that deep soul connection that the 2 of them shared -SO VERY COOL!!!

[@drewgilker417]

Puke

[@madtrucker0983]

That eagle literally has one expression and it's f*** off LOL. You're so dopey. A total emotional boob.

[@courtneygrier2015]

@@drewgilker417 weak stomach you have. Probably comes from not getting hugged as a child. Sorry bout that lol

[@brianunderwood7437]

To see this Eagle be released back into the wild was amazing. My utmost respect and admiration for the people who took care of this Eagle. When someone gives back, they cannot go wrong. I only wish there were more people like that in this world.

[@ibapreppie]

This man deserves a medal.

[@tedhubertcrusio372]

The Congressional Medal of Honor, Legion of Merit and the Presidency, heck give him the keys to Fort Knox! MURICA!

[@seannefortier5916]

If he was staring into the eagle’s eyes, she was staring into his. Wow ♥️♥️♥️

[@jepsonowen3871]

Hello How are you doing

[@sharhful]

Being so close to an eagle is definitely a life altering experience you’ll never forget 🙌

[@imperfectvegan5724]

I have so much respect and admiration for the incredibly brave and caring people involved with the rescue of this magnificent bird!

[@rhrh2025]

That's an experience that very few people are fortunate enough to have!

[@timelord_meeps]

I love how when a second person got involved she looked so scared and looked back at Emmett for comfort

[@merlith4650]

... no. This is real life not Disney channel. Just because a wild animal looks at you doesn't mean they love you

[@seddam]

@@merlith4650 lol

[@robertcorbett9455]

@@merlith4650 Relax. Did meeps say love? Trust can be built between species and its not a disney thing.

[@jayjikao]

@@merlith4650 haha

[@merlith4650]

@@robertcorbett9455 clearly my comment went above the heads of some of you people. humans seem to be consistently incompetent at reading animals, because they just project their own emotions onto the animal. Trying to equate a wild animal simply looking in your direction as a "sign of trust" is completely delusional. First of all, why would it "look" for comfort? It's a separate spieces with completely different instincts, social dynamics and body language than a human. Just the very concept of meeting eye contact will have completely different meanings in other parts of the animal kingdom. And why would a non-domesticated animal even find the presence of a human comforting? It doesn't know humans, and has no clue that it's current entrapment is any better than being in the river. The fact that the person above me is arguing that it was looking for a "cue" to see if the other person could be trusted is just an example of how much you people live in a fantasy world. Because not only would that make the assumption this eagle practically got the animal equivalent of Stockholm Syndrome within a few minutes of being captured, now it can also apperantly understand and use our human body language... how you people don't realize the insanity of your perception is beyond me. This sort of anthropomorphic mentality towards wild animals is the same thing that gave us incidents like Timothy Treadwell.

[@shadowmeowscles9915]

And the fact that it was an endangered animal makes it more heroic respect to the the guy and his crew for helping that eagle 🫡

[@kimberlyoldschool]

Such an intense stare into those intelligent eyes, I imagine! I’ve only ever held a little kestrel I helped rescue, but that raptor stare is astonishing at any size! So glad you helped this beauty get back to where she belonged.

[@jepsonowen3871]

Hello how are you doing

[@waterbird91]

Glad they were there at the right time to save her. Good to know her wings weren't damaged. An awful situation to be in a freezing fast moving river. So very happy she was rescued, treated and released. She's a beautiful bird.

[@ca6360]

Very beautiful story, only part was why would you be wearing a mask improperly, and outdoors in the wild to let an eagle go? Cmon how silly is this virtue signaling.

[@zeusistheone4043]

You did the right thing staying calm and taking care of the bird and drying it off and keeping it warm. It knew you were trying to help which is why it stayed calm because you were calm which helped it.

[@themysterioussoul1970]

💯% a beautiful Eagle my favoriete animal♥️♥️♥️♥️🦅

[@RoRiodd]

I need people like this in my life. I am surrounded by people that doesn't care or don't want to care about animals but I do love animals with all my heart and soul ❤️

[@denverdenver6569]

Yes we should all care cause they taste good

[@MariachiDelMarBaja]

That's kinda sad

[@beerhorizons]

It's very tough when a friend suddenly says a ghastly thing about animals, or how hunting makes them feel alive, or just laughs at the sight of a stray. VERY TOUGH. Who can stand them after that?

[@demontekdigital]

@@beerhorizons I live with, and parent two rescue cats, and one my daughter brought home 18 yrs ago. I dug Pip out of a wall when he was a kitten, and a friend of my wife's brought Pepper to us after she realized she was being physically abused. Now pip is my right-hand man and won't leave my side, and Pepper went from cringing/jerking at hands to flopping on her back and exposing her belly, or raising her head for pets. We nicknamed Binky (our 18 yr old), "Little Spoon" because he loves to lay at my stomach when I nap, or sleep. My cats aren't "like" family members because they ARE family members. Animals are an incredibly accurate barometer for sensing negativity. People can fool other people, but they can't fool cats.

[@brians5415]

You are not alone there are more of us than you know who care about animals.

[@arcticxabyss]

I'm glad the guy and his team rescued that poor bald eagle from what would've probably ended up being her grave. hopefully she was able to make a full recovery and get back to being her best self! 🌟

[@mstrdiver]

That release was absolutely beautiful and perfectly done. Thanks for all of your efforts with this eagle.

[@michaellawson6533]

Only love can light the mirror of the soul.

[@2tone753]

Unfortunately, we live in a world where people are celebrated who are not and never will be role models for my children. Instead, I see people like you as role models who make many others understand how important animals and nature are. Thank you for your commitment! When you see the claws you almost faint 😊

[@rosiehawtrey]

Try having tegu teeth planted in your leg. And those aren't talons, the correct name is pounces. The talon is the claw on the back of the leg.

[@SuperBoss351]

Ditto

[@kp8381]

@@rosiehawtrey I never knew that. Thanks for the info but there are millions of us who would have said talons.

[@rhodes7394]

A "Stallion" named Megan comes to mind...

[@w..j..2605]

@@rhodes7394 Your lack of parenting skills, come to mind 🙄 You control what your children are exposed to. Megan doesn’t make music for kids. Stop putting the responsibility of being a damn role models on celebrities- it ain’t their job.

[@thriftyandniftyideas4902]

The world needs more people like this in it. God bless them for saving her.

[@marqmars3599]

Agreed!

[@gokayorki5154]

Once upon a time, a wise commenter said: “The world needs more people like him (WRONG) We NEED to be like these people (RIGHT)”

[@annadimo3903]

👍❤

[@Realzproductreviews]

Yes

[@jedsteelwell2354]

Actually the world needs less people and then maybe there would be some habitat left for animals

[@kati8359]

This really was a beautiful clip and so heart warming. The eagle swaddled like a baby!

[@jepsonowen3871]

Hello How are you doing

[@maximtrapeznikov....7634]

How wonderful it is that in this world there are people who save our land, animals! And they make this world beautiful! God bless you!❤

[@Wolf9of9Odin]

I saved a red tailed hawk that had an infection and was severely dehydrated and emaciated. Poor thing landed three feet from the traffic going 50mph right next to her. I was able to catch her and they treated her back to full health! That made me so happy and i got to witness her release, ! Awesome moment!

[@davidsrepairservice]

You're a Angel!!

[@lathafalls7675]

GodBless you

[@Rosesraspberries72]

Beautiful 💕🌸💕

[@DanRC69]

She clearly knew these guys were there to help her, as she was so calm, though a little stressed. Such a beautiful creature, that must have been absolutely amazing to help her. BIG respect to those guys.

[@emrecantr]

When we saw times like these we have still hope from humanity. Thanks all guys

[@neilmilner7074]

That's one of the most heart warming things I've ever seen. Absolute respect guys.🤙

[@snittykitty1]

I could swear at one point she was looking up and smiling towards him-great rescue!

[@CaliGuru760]

At marker 2:39 swear that bird is smiling

[@Anon_E_Muss]

What a privilege and honor to be able to help such a magnificent bird of prey.

[@angela799]

Exactly this!!!

[@SonOfTheChinChin]

he helped democracy and freedom

[@vinuaryan17]

It's so nice to see people being so kind to animals....

[@justaletdown]

Now go watch slaughterhouse footage and try to enjoy your meat.

[@juancarlosalamo1076]

Mis respetos a ustedes señores...

[@Bwwe82090]

I like how the eagle was calm and let that guy hold him. Such a beautiful moment!

[@Richard-d1y]

I don't think that we humans understand how close we are to happiness and peace on earth. It really is just living like this moment to moment. Nothing else needed. Just live like this all of the time. Kindness, concern, empathy, compassion. It is good for us, it is good for others. It is so simple, and yet, somehow, and for some reason, we choose anything but.

[@rickdavid6758]

Simply amazing. What an honor it had to be to get so close to such a majestic and beautiful animal. Well done sir.

[@scrapper900]

To see her gain trust was absolutely beautiful and highly emotional. God bless you for saving this baby! 🦅 ❤️

[@feartheghostinme675]

Nothing more American that a bald eagle

[@AspireGMD]

@@feartheghostinme675 Don't forget obesity.

[@nommadd5758]

@@AspireGMD : Or internet TROLLING!! 💩

[@ialien2077]

@@AspireGMD LOL!!

[@maddworld3317]

YES YES !! Thank God for them being there to help this poor baby and get her back to full health to be released. Wonderful people

[@sbquickdraw]

I saved a juvenile red tail hawk from being run over in the middle of the street. I pulled over and she looked exhausted, she let me pick her up and put her in my car. Her eyes were beautiful and I felt an instant connection to her. The experience of being close to her was beautiful and unexplainable. I took her to a bird rescue where they rehabilitated her and released her. I totally understand what this guy was talking about when he was close to this beautiful wild thing 😍

[@intosilence1773]

That unexplainable feeling you described, actually has an explanation. The Bible says what humanity's real purpose on Earth is, in Genesis 1:28. "Further, God blessed them, and God said to them: “Be fruitful and become many, fill the earth and subdue it, and have in subjection the fish of the sea and the flying creatures of the heavens and every living creature that is moving on the earth.” God put us in this world to look after it, and all the animals as well. When we do that, we are fulfilling our purpose, and we get that great feeling you described.

[@shirleymontano9657]

So beautiful. So thankful for what you did in helping out this wonderful eagle and keeping her from drowning.

[@wawawillegers4991]

The happiest moment in me is that when I see people saving innocent animals. Thank you 💝

[@kenzpenz]

OMG Thank you all for saving that beautiful Eagle. I am 84 years old and this really made my day, when I saw the release and that Eagle took off into the wild. May GOD bless you all, from a fading Vietnam vet with twenty years service, and you made my day.

[@redmanspeaks]

Hey Kenneth, I hope all is going well for you lately in life. I just wanted to say thank you for your service and welcome home. I admire you quite a bit and respect you a lot.

[@shanespence6128]

Hi Kenneth , love and respect from Canada. Thank you for your service as well. We Canadians respect and love our neighbours to the south. What a wonderful story, and beautiful eagle ....to see one of Gods creations get rescued and rehabilitated. I pray God blesses you from this day forward ...God bless you all !🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@geromelegnome5446]

Blessings from Ireland Sir!!! Hope you are well!!!

[@franksmith7247]

Maybe I'm over simplifying, but perhaps your service was meant for folks like these eagle rescuers...for goodness. And it's come full circle now that you were able to witness kind hearted folks. ❤️

[@Shsudejdufuruf]

Thank you Kenneth

[@christinecai1354]

Beautiful bird! This guy is a legend with a beautiful heart.

[@jamesdowell2136]

Hey there friend can I ask you something...?

[@mikesterling729]

A truly majestic creature! Thank God for people like this.

[@marzettik]

I actually live in this province, it’s cool to finally see someplace I know in one of these videos. Hope For Wildlife is a great organization and I’ve gone to more than one of there open houses. They’re super cool. I hope this video helps get them more donations.

[@jacqulynsmith5645]

ডুেৈ

[@badmonks]

That was thrilling to watch. Just so cool when she took to flight after being released. Awesome.

[@Foxiepawstotti]

That was beautiful, and she could have done some damage to him, when you look at her power springing out of the box! It's lovely to see people and animals coming together in this way, I wish there were more like Emmet!

[@Nora_meow99]

❣️

[@thesuperflipped3838]

What a wonderful feeling to see her fly away safe and sound 🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤thank you 😊

[@marilynking6623]

My heart was racing just watching this rescue, what a privilege it was for this guy to save this bald eagle, the pride on his face said it all.💓

[@jamesdowell2136]

Hey there friend can I ask you something...?

[@ktkat1949]

What an amazing video. The gentleman was just that...gentle. It is interesting how the eagle's heartbeat slowed down once it realized it was not really in danger. I am sure it was glad to get back to its home turf! Thanks to these people and the rescue people at the wild life sanctuary.

[@BethRitterGuth]

I rescued an eagle once on Deal Island in Maryland, it remains, to this day, one of the most powerful memories. Such beautiful creatures.

[@mikedavidz6161]

I wish I could see pictures of it.. Wow. ☺️

[@BethRitterGuth]

@@mikedavidz6161 I will find some for you. Not sure if I can post them here though.

[@mikedavidz6161]

@@BethRitterGuth Do you want me to Send you my email? Or better still you can send them through a link in anyway of your videos..I'll subscribing to your channel,

[@altoelpapst000]

Me to, it was only a "little" eagle 🦅 whou try to catch some chicken in our garden and struggling into the fense, but to se these majestic bird flying into the freedom - it's fantastic. My wife makes a video of the act and we where really happy and proud. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@izzyplant8428]

The Eagle knew she had been helped. Thank you for saving her.

[@danielweichel8629]

Everyone's journey is wonderfully different! To be in animal rescue is very rewarding! Keep up the special care work!

[@gmar7836]

EVERYONE should be saving animal lives. Especially domestic animals, the pet overpopulation in this country is astounding. Too many damn breeders and irresponsible pet owners dumping pets at kill shelters

[@danielweichel8629]

Agreed!!

[@steveanthony8653]

Hello Daniel how are you doing today

[@danielweichel8629]

Just fine.

[@steveanthony8653]

@@danielweichel8629 Oh that’s nice of you nice meeting you so where are you from

[@davejones9469]

The thing about most animals, including humans and wild ones, is we remember the feelings we had as babies, so stroking them and snuggling them reminds them of being nurtured as babies, whether they know it or not. That includes birds, who are good parents. They even think the reason people like rollercoasters and even just being carried by machines or animals so much is because it reminds us of being carried as babies, and even playfully tossed up in the air like all dads tend to do. All comforting memories for most.

[@ElvisLivesUpstairs]

Wrong. It can cause mass stress to animals and kill them

[@paulstanton5433]

@@ElvisLivesUpstairs you must be fun at parties

[@ameregal3499]

@@ElvisLivesUpstairs ratio

[@cameron6538]

@@ElvisLivesUpstairs totally more stressful than drowning, definitely fatal stressor

[@flynntaylor5459]

Good analogy for people, animals I doubt as a farm person I never witnessed that. Animal don't experience fun as we do, they want a calm experient unless they themselves are doing the jumping or playing, they are in control not you.

[@linda6987]

Bless you! They are beautiful birds (raptors)! She knew you were saving her! Thank you for the rescue! ♥️

[@jepsonowen3871]

Hello How are you doing

[@dewilderdbetter]

What a beautiful video! It brought tears to my eyes to see that magnificent bird knowing she was safe in the arms of her rescuer. This made my day! Thank you!!

[@centerforheartconsciousliv9154]

When he held the eagle close to his heart the eagle felt this LOVE connection. Felt the heartbeat and likely heard it too. That's our connection/resonance to/with ALL LIFE! When LOVE meets LOVE.

[@caocaokungfu]

The most fascinating thing about helping a bird in distress is that they eventually show they trust you and some will even hesitate to let go, they will look back as if saying "But I wanna stay...."

[@mplsmark222]

I am in my late 50’s and grew up in north Minnesota. While in the 5th grade, someone spotted an eagle in a tree by the school building. We all got to go out to see if we could spot the eagle. The newspaper sent over a photographer to snap a photo before it took off. It was a big deal, because they had become so rare. I now live in Minneapolis near the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers. There are several nests within a couple of miles from my home. I see and hear eagles on a regular basis, I consider them neighbors. Just goes to show what harm we can do to the animals around us and how they can recover if we stop poisoning the environment. Visited the Eagle Center in Wabasha MN a few years ago. Got up close to Angle, one of their resident bald eagles. She snapped at my hand and I had , momentarily one of my fingers in her mouth. It did not hurt me, but we both were surprised by the experience. I canoe the Mississippi River and it is common to spot an eagle about every mile of the river. I hope I never have to help an eagle out of the water, though they normally can handle this situation, provided they are not injured.

[@dianaschreier5672]

You are so lucky.

[@benjaminbutler494]

Your feed has honestly restored my faith in humans there are good people out there. I would like to say thank you for showing me the good in you guys

[@bobthyw0rlord129]

I did this with an osprey that was drowning on the river. It was caught in fishing line. It flew over us for 20 minutes after and screamed down like it was thanking us! So cool

[@largol33t1]

I read a story in Sail magazine about a couple that saved a bird (I think it was pelican) and let it go. Sometime later, they found themselves coincidentally sailing through the area where they found the bird and it swooped out of nowhere. When it recognized them it kept flying next to their boat. They took a few pictures. It was strange seeing it floating in midair only a few feet from the boat. I guess it was trying to say 'thank you'. The couple said it then took off and flew back to its home.

[@dantheanimator5072]

@@largol33t1 oh heck yeah, they probably imprinted on it and it’s memory forever So cool. Love stories like that and this channel

[@Cruz1214.]

I love how she slowly calmed down after she realized he was not hurting her

[@scruggsbuster9458]

I know the eagle was scared but knew that they weren't going to harm the eagle so the eagle just sat back and hey you people are pretty cool you're going to let me go they fed the eagle released it and tears came to my eyes they are true Americans😇🧐🤩🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦼🦼🦼🦼🍰😋🍰

[@serenade4926]

@@jeffskphx Bet you're a vegan

[@johnhanek167]

Saving the life of an innocent creature is the most satisfying thing I have ever done. He was just a little bag of bones when he came into my life. He had gotten into my apt bldng and the landlord was headed down the stairs from the 3rd floor to throw him back out on the street. A kitten! I says "Hold on there! Give him to me and I'll figger out what to do with him." 4 years later I've still got him.

[@Krthik462]

This got tears 😢 😭

[@mryellow9655]

Nobody is innocent

[@ElvisLivesUpstairs]

Jesus how can someone just throw him out! Thanks for saving him

[@mikejohnson5157]

You are going to Heaven for sure!

[@emanuelezambetta1534]

The same story happened to me with the difference that my dear pet was a rabbit. You also looked after your cat for a long time while I devoured the rabbit after five months (I roasted it as it had reached the right weight).

[@skatemobster]

Your awesome dude! Everyone involved just thank you for being awesome!

[@jonroth8427]

Everything they did to save such a noble and beautiful creature was worth any and all risks. Good job, guys. Good job.

[@nunliski]

What bs. Saving a bald eagle is not worth "any" risk. There are more than enough bald eagles. You are a fool.

[@AriessunvirgomoonlightLibraise]

Aww the way she looked up at him was like 🥺 "I'ma only give u 1 warning sir & if u get sassy I'm gonna rip your nose clean off " ..then she relaxed an knew he was her human angel at that moment 🙏🏽🤗

[@SKRooU2]

Aries here and agree lol

[@R6-D2]

Balls of steel and a heart of gold! Well done!!!

[@antoniocosta5659]

Thank you for saving this PRECIOUS Bird , i love when She look diretly to the person.Gave a great life 😂

[@kayleighjohnson6907]

What a gorgeous creature. Glad these lovely people rescued her

[@jepsonowen3871]

Hello How are you doing

[@patriciaserdahl5577]

God bless this brave man rescuing this Majestic eagle

[@jepsonowen3871]

Hello How are you doing

[@dbeazrn3934]

I’m in tears just imagining the honor of just coming into contact with this magnificent, perfect bird (one almost hates to use “bird” in a description), the excitement, the humility when she finally begins to trust him….all of the emotions that must have been going through the heart of the rescuers. I would have probably broken down into tears already. The power & the beauty of one of our symbols of freedom - absolutely incredibly overwhelming. Blessings to all of our angels who rescue our furry & feathered friends in need!!! 🇺🇸❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🦅🦅🙏🏼❤️🇺🇸

[@katg4636]

she knew The Great Spirit sent her to Emmett

[@incredulousd9408]

Feel free to call them raptors

[@dbeazrn3934]

@@incredulousd9408 THATS THE WORD that I was trying to remember!! PERFECT DESCRIPTION!! Thanks!!

[@bobaa4268]

They are just funny birds, shut.

[@bobaa4268]

@Linda Scott indeed.

[@dianebannister4591]

Thank you for rescuing that drowning Eagle kind gentleman. Blessings to you! 🙏

[@coraljames8437]

We need more people in this world like that who care.

[@littleme3597]

Always one race of people. lol

[@markjones5285]

No kidding

[@suchabadkitty1293]

@@littleme3597 What are you talking about?