Murphy the bald eagle was found dead on March 15. Veterinary experts say he suffered some type of head trauma during a storm. He was 33.

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Murphy, a rescued eagle at the World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park, was found dead within his aviary in the early morning of March 15. He died at the age of 33, far surpassing the typical lifespan of Bald Eagles of 20-25 years.