In the United States of America, there are numerous symbols that represent the country. The animal has not only served as a symbol for the country, but has served as the inspiration for the name of Colorado’s Eagle River and, subsequently, the town of Eagle, Colorado. Unfortunately, one bald eagle specimen was recently shot in Colorado by what news outlets are reporting to have been a ball bearing, and local authorities are currently searching for the parties responsible. Bald Eagle Shot in ColoradoThe bald eagle was apparently shot near Croke Reservoir in the Denver suburb of Northglenn on Monday, January 12, 2026, and was discovered wounded by the Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife the same day. 10 Ridiculous + Unbelievable Laws in Colorado Involving Animals You’ve likely heard about many weird and/or stupid laws in Colorado, but these 10 laws involving animals are among the most ridiculous.