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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Our View: Highway 62 bypass — just get it done ... Cooking up some fun ... After six years, wilderness trail is open ... Our View: Highway 62 bypass — just get it done ... Cooking up some fun ... After six years, wilderness trail is open ... Sick bald eagle found near Ashland dies Comment By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Posted Dec. 18, 2014 at 11:52 AM Updated Dec 18, 2014 at 4:45 PM By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Posted Dec. 18, 2014 at 11:52 AM Updated Dec 18, 2014 at 4:45 PM » RELATED CONTENT • Tests confirm lead poisoning killed eagle » Social News GRANTS PASS — The bald eagle found outside Ashland suffering from suspected lead poisoning last week has died. The eagle, named Kringle after the holiday season, died sometime before Thursday morning at Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center in Merlin, where it was being treated. Executive Director Dave Siddon said Kringle's death came after several touch-and-go days. "One day it looked like he was kind of pulling out of it; the next day he'd look like he was kind of going the other way," Siddon said. "It was just a really tough thing to judge." Ashland Water Treatment Plant supervisor Greg Hunter found Kringle Dec. 9 on the Reeder Reservoir shore in Ashland. The bird's head was down and he couldn't fly. Siddon said these are signs of possible lead poisoning, but that other afflictions, such as West Nile virus, can cause similar symptoms. "I don't want to be premature and say (lead poisoning) is what killed him, but it certainly wasn't making him any healthier," Siddon said. "That may have been the only factor, but we don't know yet." Kringle also had swelling around his face. He was taken to Wildlife Images after Hunter consulted with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Siddon said Kringle received a host of treatments, including anti-fungal medication, antibiotics and steroids. Treatment for lead poisoning was not included in Kringle's regimen, however, as it requires a much more stable condition than the eagle was in. "You're darned if you do and darned if you don't in situations like that," Siddon said. A full necropsy is next. The series of pathology tests will give biologists a better idea of Kringle's afflictions. Results could take weeks, as some samples have to be sent out of state. "You've got to make sure you go through the proper diagnostic workup," Siddon said. Reach reporter Ryan Pfeil at 541-776-4468 or [email protected] . Follow him at www.twitter.com/ryanpfeil . By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Posted Dec. 18, 2014 at 11:52 AM Updated Dec 18, 2014 at 4:45 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501