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Bald eagle found shot in Morgan County
Updated: Thursday, 09 Feb 2012, 4:48 PM EST
Published : Thursday, 09 Feb 2012, 4:48 PM EST
EMINENCE, Ind. (AP) -- Indiana conservation officers are seeking information from the public in the recent shooting of a bald eagle in central Indiana's Morgan County.
Officers says a local resident found the eagle on private property near the town of Eminence on Feb. 1. Eminence is about 30 miles southwest of Indianapolis.
Anyone with information can call (800)-TIP-IDNR or visit http://www.1800tipidnr.org . Information that leads to an arrest can bring a cash reward.
The national bird is protected by the federal Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Violations can result in a fine of up to $250,000 and up to 2 years of imprisonment.
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