Nonprofit rescues two bald eagles trapped under boulder [Video]

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Quick thinking, action and collaboration from a Lancaster County non-profit helped save the lives of two trapped bald eagles. 

Raven Ridge Wildlife Center, a wildlife rehabilitation center in Washington Borough, Lancaster County, posted on Facebook that a rehabilitator received an unexpected call from a dedicated Capture Transport Volunteer. 

A rock climber discovered an eagle trapped under a boulder at Susquehanna Riverlands State Park and immediately alerted the DCNR office for help. 

“In no time, the DCNR team sprang into action, taking a gator down to the base of the trail. They surveyed the rugged terrain, assessing the situation from afar, knowing that handling an adult bald eagle requires careful training and specialized equipment,” the Facebook post reads. 

Recognizing the urgency, the DCNR team reached out to a member of the Raven Ridge Wildlife Center who arrived …