FirstEnergy Crews Help Safe Bald Eagle After Fishing Lure Found on Transmission
Summit County, Ohio, FirstEnergy crews responded after three eaglets nested on a transmission structure at the Nimisila Reservoir; a fishing lure was found stuck in one beak. Crews readied to de-energize and free the bird, but the climb was cancelled after it was confirmed safe. The company will add site measures and uses platforms, drones, and real-time reporting to reduce nesting risks while maintaining reliability.