Beloved bald eagle Murphy, who tried to hatch a rock, found dead after Missouri storms
- Murphy, a 33-year-old bald eagle, died during severe storms at the World Bird Sanctuary.
- A veterinarian found head trauma during a necropsy, but the cause of the injury is uncertain.
- The World Bird Sanctuary reported that Murphy's aviary sustained no damage, and the other birds in his space were unharmed.
- In honor of Murphy, the sanctuary plans to create a new aviary called 'Murphy's Manor.
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Beloved bald eagle Murphy, who tried to hatch a rock, found dead after storms
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. (KTVI) - The World Bird Sanctuary announced the passing of Murphy, a 33-year-old bald eagle, who achieved viral stardom for his work as a foster dad, first incubating a rock, and then an eaglet. The World Bird Sanctuary said they discovered Murphy on March 15, the day after widespread storms and tornadoes tore across Missouri. They said he endured some form of trauma to his head. “We are unable to determine if Murphy was sp…
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