WATCH: Chisago Co. Sheriff's Deputy Rescues Injured Eagle

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- It's one of the more rare calls the Chisago County Sheriff's Office has received.  On Saturday, officials say one of its deputies responded to a report of an injured eagle in North Branch.

As seen on video, Deputy Finnegan was able to rescue the animal using welder gloves and a blanket.

WATCH: Chisago County Deputy Rescues Injured Eagle:

The sheriff's office says the Parrot Adoption Education Program in Forest Lake assisted with the animal's temporary care and transport to the Gabbert Raptor Center.