A Livingston County Deputy and Conservation agent rescued a Bald Eagle from a trap this week.

On Monday, a trapper in Livingston County reported an unintended catch in one of his traps for legal game.

Deputy Sheriff Eric Menconi and Missouri Conservation Agent Jake Strozewski responded to the scene. They used a blanket to cover the bird, which had a six foot wing span.

The officers were then able to free the bird. The deputy said the eagle appeared exhausted but uninjured.

The officer took a photo of the eagle on his phone, as seen on this page.