A fisherman in Prince Rupert got an up close and personal visit from an eagle this month and captured the raptor stealing a nearby snack on video.
Mathias Gilbert posted two videos on social media Feb. 3 of an eagle landing nearby on a vessel while he slices fish. The eagle lands within feet of Gilbert, eyeing up a piece of fish until he reaches down and snaps the piece with his beak.
The eagle turns his back to Gilbert while eating, allowing him to slowly pet him while a second eagle lands on the boat wanting to share the food.
鈥淭he (first) time I鈥檝e ever pet an eagle after feeding him, feeling truly blessed!鈥� wrote Gilbert on the West Coast Fisherman Facebook group post.
Watch the video below:
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