Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine released a full-grown, male, bald eagle back to the wild on October 27, thanks to a volunteer flight provided by the Washington Pilots Association. “Without the remarkable volunteer spirit of the Washington Pilots Association, releasing this symbol of our country back to the wild would have meant state employees spending several hours in a car when instead they were back in the early afternoon treating more animals,” said Dr. Bryan Slinker, dean of WSU’s veterinary college. “We offer our sincerest thanks for the efforts of WPA.” The male bald eagle came to Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine by way of game officers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife on June 9, 2017. The bird estimated to be more than 5 years old had suffered fractures of two metacarpals in its right wing. These bones in humans are the long thin bones felt on the back of our hands.
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