NewsKTLA 5 — CaliforniaNovember 2, 2026Los Angeles County
Golden eagle injured in highway collision is successfully rehabilitated and released in California
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A golden eagle struck by a vehicle along Highway 58 was released back into the wild after undergoing 72 days of treatment and rehabilitation at the Ojai Raptor Center. The bird, designated Patient 26-578, recovered from significant head, eye, and internal injuries before passing final hunting and flight assessments.
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The release highlights regional wildlife rehabilitation efforts and inter-organizational partnerships involved in treating injured native s along California highways.
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OrganizationKTLA 5 — California“News outlet reporting the story”PersonJackie“Beloved bald eagle treated at the center who passed away in August”locationHart Flat“Area near where the eagle was found on Highway 58”locationKern County“County where the eagle was found along a highway”OrganizationTehachapi Volunteer Wildlife Transport“Transport group thanked by the conservancy”locationBig Bear Lake“Shores where the bald eagle Jackie was found grounded”OrganizationTejon Ranch Conservancy“Conservancy team that assisted with the eagle's release on Saturday”OrganizationOjai Raptor Center“Wildlife rehabilitation center that treated Patient 26-578”OrganizationFreedom Flight“A 233-foot flight enclosure at the Ojai Raptor Center”locationHighway 58“Highway near Hart Flat where the injured eagle was discovered”