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Reward offered in Tenn. eagle killings

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Wildlife officials have posted rewards for information leading to the successful prosecution of whoever killed two American bald eagles in Tennessee.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced on Wednesday a $17,000 reward for information in both cases - half that amount for key evidence in either one.

A mature bald eagle was found shot to death in Bledsoe County in February 2011. A few weeks later and about 30 miles away, a second mature bald eagle was found dead near the Crab Orchard School in Cumberland County. It had been shot also.

Violation of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act can bring a year in prison and a $100,000 fine.

Information should be phoned to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency at 800-262-6704.

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