Freeing the most iconic symbol of freedom in U.S. history? That’s the most American thing to ever happen!
Except it happened in Canada. Oh, well. It’s still a really cool animal video to watch.
Fishermen in Canada came across a bald eagle that was stuck in the lake, though it’s unclear how it got stuck in the water and if it was truly in danger. The majestic creature does look like it’s too water-logged to fly away, or maybe it’s just going for a casual swim after hunting for fish. Regardless, the men on the boat wanted to rescue the mighty bird before something terrible happened.
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After a couple of failed attempts to get the bird out of the water, the eagle is finally taken aboard where the fisherman puts a towel over its head presumably to calm it down so he can dry it off. Later, he gently spoon-feeds the animal some water and hopefully not beer, which is probably what an American would do in this situation.
And that is when this magical moment happens:
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It’s like he’s using his freedom eyes to gaze directly into our soul! Or he’s quietly and intensely plotting the death of the fishermen.
Eventually, the bird is well enough to fly on its own and the fisherman sets it free.
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And thus ends the tale of how our Canadian neighbors protected America’s freedom…symbolically, at least.
(H/T Daily Picks and Flicks)
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