A bald eagle with its wings cut off is found in a drainage ditch in northeastern Louisiana . Bald eagles are federally protected ; killing one can bring fines and jail time . A brutal , fatal case of suspected cruelty to animals is under investigation in Louisiana , the state 's wildlife department said in a press release Tuesday . A phone number is available for people who have heard about the incident .
A bald eagle with its wings cut off is found in a drainage ditch in northeastern Louisiana . Bald eagles are federally protected ; killing one can bring fines and jail time . A phone number is available for people who have heard about the incident .