County Public Works Driver Rescues Injured Bald Eagle

Daylon Harn spotted the eagle while removing a deer carcass from the road in Entiat, Washington.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Chelan County Public Works driver Daylon Harn came across an injured bald eagle while removing a deer carcass from the road in Entiat, Washington. Harn and a neighbor called U.S. Fish and Wildlife, but when they were unable to respond, Harn continued to monitor the eagle over the next couple of days until it could be transported to a rehabilitation facility in Pullman.

Why it matters

Bald eagles are a protected species in the United States, and incidents of injured or endangered eagles are closely monitored. Harn's actions in reporting the injured eagle and ensuring its safe transport to a rehabilitation facility helped protect this important national symbol.

The details

Harn spotted the adult bald eagle with an injured right wing after the bird had apparently been in a fight with two large vultures feeding on a deer carcass. Over the next few days, Harn continued to check on the eagle, which was unable to fly long distances but remained in the area near the intersection of Entiat River Road and Entiat Way.

  • On January 30, Harn spotted the injured eagle while removing a deer carcass from the road.
  • Over the next couple of days, Harn continued to monitor the eagle while out inspecting roads in the Entiat District.

The players

Daylon Harn

A Chelan County Public Works driver who discovered the injured bald eagle and helped ensure its transport to a rehabilitation facility.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife

The federal agency that was contacted about the injured eagle but was unable to respond due to a recent missing person's case.

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What’s next

The injured eagle has been transported to a rehabilitation facility in Pullman, where it will receive treatment and care before being released back into the wild.

The takeaway

Harn's quick action and continued monitoring of the injured eagle helped protect this important national symbol and demonstrated the important role that local public works employees can play in wildlife conservation efforts.