3 Bald Eagles Die, 10 Sick After Eating Euthanized Animals

Two bald eagles likely poisoned by scavenging the carcasses of euthanized animals that were improperly disposed of at a Minnesota landfill are seen in critical condition at the University of Minnesota's Raptor Center, in Minneapolis in an undated photo. Courtesy of The Raptor Center via AP

INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, Minn.—At least 13 bald eagles were likely poisoned by scavenging the carcasses of euthanized animals that were improperly dumped at a Minnesota landfill, and three of the majestic birds have died.

The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that state and federal wildlife officials are investigating after the eagles were found this month near the Pine Bend Landfill in the Minneapolis suburb of Inver Grove Heights.