BRADENTON, Fla. (WSVN)– A bald eagle was rescued in Bradenton, thanks to the help of a good Samaritan. Police and wildlife rescue said the eagle seemed to be in distress when they arrived on Monday. The eagle was estimated to be 4 to 5 years old. Once they collected the bird, it was placed i nside a patrol car. The bald eagle is protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, as well as by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. ...read more read less