Bald eagle shot, killed near Salem, Mo.

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Published January 27, 2024 11:41 am

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DENT COUNTY, Missouri (KMOV) — The Missouri Department of Conservation said a bald eagle was shot and killed Jan. 18 near Salem.

The department posted on social media the bird was found at around 11 a.m. in a pasture on State Route K, just west of State Route Z and Dent County Road 6180. A neighbor reported hearing a gunshot around that time, according to MDC.

MDC asks anyone with information that could lead to an arrest to contact Operation Game Thief at 1-800-392-1111. The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States and is protected under federal law.

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