(Radio Iowa) – Officials with the Iowa D-N-R are asking for help in finding the person who shot a bald eagle recently in eastern Iowa. A news release issued Thursday said the eagle was discovered almost a month ago in southeastern Cedar Rapids. The call came in January 9th about an injured eagle along the Cedar River near the Sac and Fox Trail. The bird was captured and taken to a local wildlife rehabilitator where the gunshot wound was discovered during an exam.

Due to the severity of the injuries, the eagle was euthanized. Anyone with information about the shooting can call the state TIP or Turn In Poachers hotline at 800-532-2020.