Stanton County Sheriff Mike Unger reacts after two migrants allegedly shot and killed an American bald eagle in the state with the intention to eat it.
that deputies received a report of a suspicious vehicle in the Wood Duck Recreation Area. When deputies arrived, they discovered two men in possession of a dead American Bald eagle., had shot and killed the protected national bird in that area and stated they planned on cooking and eating the bird, according to the release.
The men were cited for unlawful possession of the eagle. More serious charges are possible as the investigation into the unlawful killing continues, the release concluded. Unger said the migrants could have legally purchased the air rifles allegedly used to shoot the eagle with cash."They initially called us just because of the concern of somebody being on their property," he said. Unger said citing the suspects with the misdemeanor was the"most we can do," adding the men are scheduled to appear in court in April.
"People locally that I've talked to are quite upset, and they wish for something to be done. And the federal government is the one that really has the authority and the ability to prosecute these gentlemen to the highest degree," he said.Elizabeth Heckman is a digital production assistant with Fox News.
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