BUTUAN CITY: A Brahminy Kite Eagle was rescued and handed over to authorities by a concerned resident in Lingig, Surigao del Sur, on Sunday afternoon. Sphere John Rivas Viroy, a resident of Sitio Cabilan, Barangay Poblacion, discovered the raptor and immediately ensured its safety by surrendering it to the Lingig Municipal Police Station. According to Philippines News Agency, the Lingig police station commended Viroy's actions in a statement on Monday. The police station expressed gratitude for Viroy's responsible actions, which ensured the bird's safety and well-being. The bird was subsequently turned over to the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) in Bislig City for proper care and evaluation. CENRO will determine the eagle's health and provide the necessary support to prepare it for eventual release back into the wild.