Trained Bald Eagle Leaves Dodgers Stadium Without Trainer on 4th of July

The Los Angeles Dodgers hosted a trained bald eagle on the 4th of July. The symbol of America flew around the stadium and then decided to leave on his own, showing the gathered pregame crowd that freedom really is free. (video proof below.) The eagle flew right by his trainer and out of Dodgers Stadium. This probably caused the trainer to panic for a moment, but when he got to the van, the eagle was there waiting. Eagles love pranks.

@Dodgers Happily, our bald eagles are fine + safely back at the Zoo. Although he missed his mark, Chinook waited by the van for his trainer
— Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens (@LAZoo) July 5, 2016

Today, we celebrate Chinook’s Independence Day.