5 bald eagles found dead in Michigan, raising poaching concerns
Five bald eagles were found dead in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, prompting an investigation into potential poaching. Wildlife officials have ruled out natural causes for the deaths, raising concerns about illegal killing. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeking public assistance in the investigation.
- ▪The eagles were discovered between April 3 and April 17 in Delta County.
- ▪Officials confirmed that the birds did not die from natural causes, predators, or vehicle collisions.
- ▪Bald eagles are protected under state and federal law, making it illegal to harm them.
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| Original publisher | Fox News |
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| Publication time | Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:29:25 -0400 |
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Michigan 5 bald eagles found dead in Michigan, raising poaching concerns Wildlife officials say the birds were not killed by natural factors, predators or vehicle strikes By Stephen Sorace Fox News Published April 28, 2026 7:29am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for April 27 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Five bald eagles found dead over a two-week span in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are now at the center of a wildlife investigation, with officials ruling out natural causes and raising concerns of illegal killing.
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