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Originally published Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 10:53 AM

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Golden eagle killed by Wash. wind turbines

A state biologist says a golden eagle was killed by a wind turbine blade at a southwest Washington wind farm.

GOLDENDALE — A state biologist says a golden eagle was killed by a wind turbine blade at a southwest Washington wind farm.

The Columbian newspaper reports that the death last month is the first known eagle fatality caused by a Washington wind project.

The state's lead wildlife biologist, Travis Nelson, says the 10-pound bird had a broken wing and two broken legs after the April 27 accident at Goodnoe Hills Wind Project southeast of Goldendale.

Golden eagles are not listed as threatened or endangered, but federal law prohibits intentionally harming raptors.

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