Murphy, a bald eagle who stole hearts around the world for incubating a rock like it was his own offspring, died after violent thunderstorms roared through Missouri this month. He was 33.

The 33-year-old raptor had parented two orphaned chicks since gaining international attention for sitting on a rock in 2023

Murphy, the bald eagle who delighted the world by trying to hatch a rock before becoming an orphaned bird’s foster dad, died this month. He was 33. On Tuesday, the World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park, Missouri, said it was “heartbroken” that its bald ...

Murphy, the bald eagle who incubated a rock and fostered two eaglets, has died at age 33. The World Bird Sanctuary confirmed his March 15 death, which came amid the intense storms in Missouri.

They wrote, “For more than 20 years, he has symbolized pride and resilience, uniting Eagle Nation. Rescued in 2004, he found a home at Georgia Southern, inspiring generations. Thank you, Freedom. Soar beyond.

A beloved bald eagle who gained popularity after incubating a rock is mourned after dying from head trauma sustained during violent storms in Missouri last week A beloved bald eagle who gained popularity for incubating a rock in 2023 is being mourned ...

Freedom the eagle, Georgia Southern’s mascot since 2004 has died. He was known for flying over stadiums and teaching wildlife conservation.

Murphy, a Beloved Bald Eagle Who Became a Foster Dad, Dies Following Violent Storms in Missouri A beloved bald eagle who gained popularity for incubating a rock in 2023 is being mourned Saturday ...