Bald Eagle picks freedom over attending Dodgers game

It’s the Fourth of July, which means Americans do things traditional-like.

That could mean burgers and beer, fireworks or a good ol’ baseball game with a very American bald eagle getting things super patriotic to start said baseball game.

The Los Angeles Dodgers thought they’d start their baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles by allowing a bald eagle to soar above the crowd, but it didn’t turn out great for the big bird’s trainer.

The eagle apparently decided to let freedom ring — away from Dodger Stadium. It made like a Yasiel Puig hit, blowing past its handler and over the outfield fence.

Happily, our bald eagles are fine + safely back at the Zoo. Although he missed his mark, Chinook waited by the van for his trainer

— Los Angeles Zoo (@LAZoo) July 5, 2016

Diamondbacks fans would probably appreciate the eagle not wanting to attend a Dodgers game.

Hey @Dodgers, think we found your eagle. pic.twitter.com/sBSPLnMMJH

— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) July 5, 2016

Here are a few videos of the eagle making its sudden exit from the pregame ceremony.

Bald Eagle flight #Happy4th 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 @DodgersNation pic.twitter.com/kDTzMuihsF

— pickford 🦅 (@wyliebyles) July 5, 2016

Happy 4th of July. #dodgers #eagles #baldeagle #flight #independenceday #lazoo

A video posted by Doris Morgado (@dorismorgado) on Jul 4, 2016 at 5:53pm PDT

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