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Sarangani Eagle flies back to wildlife after getting rescued from gun wounds last year

The "Sarangani Eagle" has been freed back to wildlife after it was rescued from gun wounds last year.

On Monday, the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) shared the good news with a video of the Philippine Eagle flying freely to its forest home in Maitum, Sarangani Province.

Prior to the bird's release, the PEF ensured that "extensive mobilizations" were done to ensure its safety.

Apart from checkups for the Sarangani Eagle, meetings with Barangay Ticulab volunteer forest guards, and community education and public awareness campaigns were also conducted.

Local officials have also ensured that they will take extra measures to care for eagles and other species.

The Sarangani Eagle was rescued in January 2021 and was found to have a marble projectile on one of its shoulders, as well as an air gun pellet at the base of its neck.

A surgery was done to save its life. The eagle also underwent a year of rehabilitation for its recovery.

—Franchesca Viernes/MGP, GMA News