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Published December 21, 2010, 09:07 PM

Information sought on bald eagle shooting near Ravinia

RAVINIA — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for the shooting of an adult bald eagle two miles south and one-half mile west of Ravinia in Charles Mix County.

RAVINIA — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for the shooting of an adult bald eagle two miles south and one-half mile west of Ravinia in Charles Mix County.

The eagle was shot and wounded prior to Saturday.

The eagle has been transported to a veterinarian and will require surgery to repair a broken wing.

Callers with information may remain anonymous. Please contact either Special Agent Ken Dulik, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, at 885-6403, or the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks TIPS Hotline at 888-OVERBAG (888-683-7224).

Bald eagles are protected by both federal and state law under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.

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