THE last few weeks have seen the tragic story of the shot crowned eagle go viral.
The Centre for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (Crow) has been overwhelmed with gratitude over the immense response and outpouring of grief over her story. The bird was rescued in Malvern on Sunday the 26 July after sustaining three pellet gunshot wounds, one of which, went through the spine leaving it paralysed. The bird had to be humanely euthanised at Crow due to her paralysis.
“We are so grateful to the many tips and leads from people who have come forward with information. All credible info has been handed over to investigators at KZN Wildlife who are leading the investigation. The additional donations have been allocated towards covering investigative and legal costs,” said Crow communications officer, Alexandra Kogl.
To date, the story has been shared hundreds of times, has been published in several papers as well as broadcast on radio and TV. “The financial help that has poured in from all sides as people have contributed thousands to a reward pot that now stands over R20 000.
“We are so thankful for the support and feel comforted knowing that this eagle touched so many other people’s lives in her short time on earth. Her story has really flamed the fire of conservation and animal rights in the hearts of many and we already know she did not die in vain! Her cruel end will serve as a warning to others and may just save a life in future,” said Alex
Crow is an NGO based in Yellowwood Park, Durban, that rescues, rehabilitates and releases injured, orphaned or displaced wild animals. To support the work that this organisation does consider leaving a donation. Account name: CROW, First National Bank, Acc: 50770230859, Branch Code: 222126 SWIFT/BIC: FIRNZAJJ
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