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Authorities look for tips after bald eagle shot in Lawrence County

Police say the eagle was shot on Saturday just south of the White River and later died from its injuries.

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LAWRENCE COUNTY, INDIANA, Ind. — Indiana Conservation officers are looking for tips after a bald eagle was found shot Saturday.

The Department of Natural Resources told WHAS11 News the eagle was found alive by a landowner south of the White River near Dixie Highway.

The eagle was treated for its injuries but later died.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Anonymous Tip Line at 1-800-TIP-IDNR.

DNR officials are offering a reward for information leading to arrests.

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