Philippine Eagle Rescued in Bukidnon Dies in Intensive Care

DAVAO CITY – Philippine Eagle “Sawaga-Dalwangan,” the raptor rescued in Bukidnon last July 3, died on Saturday while in intensive care in a facility here. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Philippine Eagle Sawaga-Dalwangan while undergoing rehabilitation at the Philippine Eagle Center,” the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) said in a statement. “After her rescue, she showed real signs of improvement. She became stronger and more alert, ate on her own, and responded well to treatment. These observations were the basis of our earlier recovery updates,” PEF added. READ: Philippine eagle faces higher risk of extinction, study finds PEF said the raptor “later suffered a sudden medical crisis and could not be revived.” PEF added that a necropsy was done on Sawaga-Dalwangan while histopathological examinations remain ongoing as of this reporting. “We are deeply grateful to the Daraghuyan community, rescuer Marven Linoy and his companions, DENR, the Malaybalay City Government, the Provincial Zoo, the veterinary teams, and all partners who helped rescue and care for her,” PEF said. “We share the grief of everyone who followed her journey and hoped for her recovery. Sawaga-Dalwangan’s rescue was not in vain, and the lessons from her case will help improve the care of other Philippine Eagles,” it added. The raptor was turned over to the PEF for further care on July 3. It was found by Linoy in the hinterlands of Barangay Dalwangan in Malaybalay City. /jpv