Knoebels announces death of eagle who had lived at resort for 20 years

ELYSBURG — A bald eagle that had been at Knoebels Amusement Resort for more than 20 years has died.

The death of Henry, who with a second eagle, Hattie, had been at the Northumberland County amusement park since August 2003, was announced Tuesday.

The two eagles were rescued after being injured in separate power line accidents in Florida.

Henry’s injuries, which included damage to his right wing and leg, prevented him from being returned to the wild.

A Knoebel family member’s knowledge of the organization in Florida taking care of the eagles was instrumental in getting them to the park, spokesperson Stacy Yutko said.

With permission from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service a home was built for Henry and Hattie, she said. The par, offered an educational program there at 10 a.m. daily wh