Bald eagle declares independence, soars to freedom from Dodger Stadium

Dodger Stadium eagle (ABC7 Eyewitness News) No, folks, that majestic bald eagle soaring past the center-field fence was not part of the Dodger Stadium Fourth of July festivities.

He just valued his liberty — at least temporarily.

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Trained bald eagle briefly soars to freedom at Dodger Stadium on Fourth of July https://t.co/DpTuf7Oog0https://t.co/XCuj9iYKd4

— ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) July 5, 2016 The plan called for the trained male eagle to fly from the top of the stadium to his handler on the field.

Instead, the symbol of freedom and liberty — one of a pair at the Los Angeles Zoo — flew right on by the handler on the outfield…