Injured hawk found near Buffalo Rock State Park entrance, Ottawa IL


A bird was found injured near the entrance to Buffalo Rock State Park. Initially thought to be a baby bald eagle, it was later identified as a hawk. A man was trying to help the bird.
Audio|Source: La Salle County Sheriff and Fire Departments
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Transcript:
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This is 7136? Is it going to be a bird along DeVanit Road? 10-4, that is correct. 10-4. I was heading there right now. Do you have a good location? 10-4. It's right across from the Buffalo Rock entrance. And caller is advising it is an injured baby bald eagle. This looks like there's a gentleman trying to stand with it. It's been there at least one hour.
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Ten-four. I just passed the bird right now. I do not believe it's a bald eagle. It looks like a hawk.
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Location mentioned:
Buffalo Rock State Park, 1300 N 27th Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350
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