ESPN.com · Nov 4, 2018
Air Force falcon improving after injury at West Point
An Air Force falcon injured at West Point during a prank before Saturday's annual rivalry game between the two service academies is back home and showing signs of improvement.
Air Force Academy spokesperson Lt. Col. Tracy A. Bunko said 22-year-old Aurora "was able to fly around in her pen" on Sunday.
Bunko called the development "an extremely good sign" and said the academy is "grateful for the outpouring of support and optimistic for Aurora's recovery."
The falcon will continue to be evaluated and receive antibiotics to prevent infection, Bunko said.
Army officials at West Point apologized Sunday for the injuries to the falcon and promised a full investigation.