Today, our good news story comes from Fox 8 WGHP in Asheboro, North Carolina. Thanks to Noelle Granger for sending this story.
North Carolina Zoo rehabilitates bald eagle found in Asheboro landfill
ASHEBORO, NC (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 NC Zoo, the bird was admitted to the zoo’s VHS Wildlife Rehab Center in September for stabilization. Rehab center staff ran tests to provide care for the bird and help her regain stamina so that she could be released.
“This is an extra special release for the team, since this year marks 25 years of the Zoo’s Wildlife Rehab Center!” they wrote in the post.
The good news is that what could have been a tragedy became a triumph. Today’s JohnKu talks about dedication. I hope you have a lovely weekend.
Triumph by John W. Howell © 2026
An inglorious end,
Was turned into a triumph . . .
Through dedication,
Great 👍 👍
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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I thought so, Too. Thanks, F4oC
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What a wonderful story John.. thanks for sharing.. ♥♥
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Always a pleasure, Sally. 😊
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Seeing these majestic creatures up close, alls I can say is, I’m really glad we went with them for our national bird.
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Yeah. Ben Franklin wanted the turkey. Could you see a gobbler on the national seal?
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Only if I’m hungry . . .
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Ha ha ha.
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Great that it could return to the wild. I know birds have a high chance of permanent injury, so many end of staying in captivity.
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So true. Good to see that photo of the bird flying. 😊
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What a heartwarming story, John. I love success stories like these!
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I do too. Dale. 😀
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Good luck, Eagle.
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how wonderful, perhaps, there is hope for one and all, after all
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That was so good of NC Zoo to heal the bald eagle, John, and your poem is a great saying for it. I’m glad you posted this. Have a wonderful weekend.
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Woo hoo!
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Such a wonderful story, John, and a perfect poem! Great photos too!
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Awww sweet thing looking so forlorn but great news, John! xx
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I agree. Thanks, Cindy
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💕👏👏👏💕
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😊
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I’m glad the eagle was able to fly after rehab. I wondered how she ended up in a landfill.
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I’m sure she was there hunting for food and maybe got trapped or something. There is no discussion of her injuries.
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That makes sense. I read an article about a bird rehab reconstructing an eagle’s broken beak. Pretty amazing!
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Yes, it is. 😊
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This story lifted my spirits!
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So glad. Mine, too. Thanks again.
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Such a wonderful and uplifting good news story to close out the week, John! I love how your JohnKu captures the heart of that incredible rehabilitation work by the NC Zoo team.
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Thank you, Prateek. 😊
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I would love to know the eagle’s backstory. Glad it has a happy ending.
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There is no more information. All’s well that ends well.
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Your story couldn’t have made me happier, John. Thanks for sharing this great news! Can’t help but hope that eagle soars for a good long time.
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I hope the same. They are magnificent birds. Thanks, Monika. 😀
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