A fire truck hit a bald eagle in Liberty Township (OH) injuring the bird, according to a report published by WCMH NBC 4.

According to the television station, a truck from Basil Joint Fire District hit the eagle at about 7:30 am on Wednesday, but continued to its destination and made notification of the strike.

The Ohio Wildlife Center and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources were called to assist the injured bird, according to the television station. The eagle was caught and taken to the Ohio Wildlife Center for treatment, according to the report.

Sutphen—Flint Township (MI) Fire Department pumper. Monarch cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qflo 1,250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon water tank; Smart Power 6-kW generator. Dealer: David R. Desrochers, Apollo Fire Equipment Company, Romeo, MI.

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