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Bald eagle declares independence, soars to freedom from Dodger Stadium

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.