According to reports, a bald eagle that was saved by Stafford Animal Control has been released at Widewater State Park. The reports said that the eagle was found by an Animal Control officer on the Potomac River in May.

As per a report released by Stafford, the eagle was there at the Wildlife Center of Virginia in Waynesboro, for its rehabilitation.

According to Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Gary Snellings, "Stafford County is blessed with abundant natural resources and with that comes an array of wildlife. Our Animal Control officers do a wonderful job everyday ensuring that all our residents, both citizens and animals, can co-exist peacefully and safely". Snellings added that they are thrilled that the eagle is arriving home.

Animal Control Officer Anthony McCall had captured the bird safely. After that, it was taken to the Wildlife Center. It was found that the bird was having a wrist injury and was then given medical care and rehabilitation services.

In 2014, Stafford Animal Control received 491 wildlife calls. Officers have received training in all kinds of investigations related to animals. These investigations include cruelty, criminal activity, exotics, livestock and wildlife. Animal Control officers in Stafford are made law enforcement officers who carry out regular patrols in areas that are assigned to them and they also act in response to complaints of citizens.

As per the reports, the Virginia Wildlife Center will be releasing two rehabilitated bald eagles on two successive days prior to end of August 2015.