The Air Force Academy's Injured Falcon Mascot Is Expected To Make A Full Recovery

[douglas9]

The Air Force Academy’s falcon mascot should fully recover from injuries that she suffered from a prank by West Point cadets before Saturday’s Army-Air Force football game, said Air Force Lt. Col. Tracy Bunko, an academy spokeswoman.

“Aurora was thoroughly examined by the specialists here and her wings are not fracture,” Bunko told Task & Purpose on Monday.

“We were relieved and thrilled to hear yesterday that she is expected to make a full recovery. We’re so thankful for the veterinarians and the falconry team who took care of her and grateful for all of the public outpouring of support for this beautiful bird.”

The 22-year-old gyrfalcon was hurt when West Point cadets removed the bird from her coop, the Colorado Gazette reported. The U.S. Military Academy has launched an investigation into the matter.

Initially, it was feared that Aurora would have to be euthanized due to her age.


https://taskandpurpose.com/air-force-academy-mascot-live/

[redstatebluegirl]

1. What the hell were they thinking?????

So glad the falcon will be ok, they are such beautiful birds!

[exboyfil]

2. A crime is not a prank

I wish they would stop calling it a prank.

[Docreed2003]

3. Excellent news!

[Demovictory9]

4. Good

[MustLoveBeagles]

5. This is good news

Thank you for the update.

[Polly Hennessey]

6. If they catch the idiots

hope they are expelled from West Point. Callous fools.

[Toorich]

7. "I love Falcon....

... tastes just like chicken." - Sgt Rock-Easy Company