# Imperial eagle rescue and rehabilitation efforts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/imperial-eagle-rescue-and-rehabilitation-efforts
> Updated: 2026-10-17T17:13:02.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Recent reports highlight individual cases of imperial eagle rehabilitation and observation in Europe.

In one instance, a young female imperial eagle discovered injured on the island of Kythira underwent a pioneering medical procedure. Following an amputation of its right tarsus due to a severe fracture, medical teams from Greece, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and Bulgaria collaborated to install a customized implant and an external prosthetic limb. The eagle is currently undergoing intensive physiotherapy to restore functionality.

In a separate incident in Zeta, Montenegro, a juvenile imperial eagle was rescued after becoming too heavy to fly following a large meal. The bird is under observation by specialists from the Center for Protection and Study of Birds of Montenegro to recover from the incident.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-17: Imperial eagle rescued in Zeta after becoming too heavy to fly

A juvenile imperial eagle in Zeta, Montenegro, was rescued after becoming too heavy to fly following a large meal. The bird is currently under observation by wildlife specialists.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/imperial-eagle-rescued-in-zeta-after-becoming-too-heavy-to-fly

### 2026-09-26: Imperial eagle receives prosthetic limb after injury in Kythira

A rare imperial eagle injured in Kythira has received a pioneering prosthetic limb and implant through a series of surgeries to restore its mobility and prevent chronic pain.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/imperial-eagle-receives-prosthetic-limb-after-injury-in-kythira

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