Nothing’s more American than a fisherman rescuing a bald eagle

Would you have the guts to dry off a soaked, cranky bald eagle?

Ramon Ramirez

Updated on May 30 2021 9:55 am CDT

Lifelong fisherman Randy Sadler happened upon a bald eagle in despair. It was in the middle of a large body of water, flapping aimlessly. It was lost offshore in the Pacific Northwest.

With his customized, kite-shaped fishing lure, Sadler and his unidentified cameraman buddy caught the helpless beast: “At least dry its wings, it’s soaked, it can’t do anything.”

And so Sadler proceeded to towel down the bald eagle and spoon-feed it. After a proper nursing, the eagle flew back into the wilderness.

It’s the most American thing you’ll see today. Too bad Sadler is from Tofino, Canada.

Photo via Matthew Paulson/Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

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Ramon Ramirez

Ramon Ramirez is the managing editor, and formerly the Dot’s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.