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Coverage dated November 7, 2026 to November 8, 2026

North Carolina Zoo rehabilitates bald eagle found in Asheboro landfill

Headline from CBS 17 Raleigh

ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) -- After being found barely alive in a landfill in Asheboro, the North Carolina Zoo has given a female bald eagle a second chance to fly. According to a Facebook post from the N.C. Zoo, the bird was admitted to the zoo's VHS Wildlife Rehab Center in September for stabilization.

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  1. CBS 17 Raleigh

    North Carolina Zoo rehabilitates bald eagle found in Asheboro landfill (opens CBS 17 Raleigh)

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    ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) -- After being found barely alive in a landfill in Asheboro, the North Carolina Zoo has given a female bald eagle a second chance to fly. According to a Facebook post from the N.C. Zoo, the bird was admitted to the zoo's VHS Wildlife Rehab Center in September for stabilization.

  2. WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg

    North Carolina Zoo rehabilitates bald eagle found in landfill (opens WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg)

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    WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg's feed description

    After being found barely alive in a landfill in Asheboro, the North Carolina Zoo has given a female bald eagle a second chance to fly.

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