BAGUIO CITY , Philippines — An injured Philippine Eagle was rescued by a farmer in Aringay, La Union on Saturday.
The farmer, who requested anonymity, said he was gathering firewood in Barangay Sto. Rosario East when he saw the eagle.
He said the eagle was weak.
The farmer brought the bird to the municipal police station where a police officer contacted agencies handling wildlife conservation.
The eagle was turned over to forest ranger James Parocha at the Damortis Protected Landscape and Seascape in nearby Agoo town.
The Philippine Eagle is considered an endangered species by the International Union of Conservation of Nature.
The Philippine Eagle Foundation said the estimated population of the country’s national bird is only at 400 pairs.
Authorities reminded the public to report to proper agencies and groups any endangered species that they find.
The public is advised to help protect these species by reporting poachers and hunters.