Bald eagle dropped a cat through car windshield, driver says

The driver was not injured, but the driver said the cat is dead, according to troopers. (Source: WHNS)
Published: Nov. 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM CST|Updated: 4 hours ago
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SWAIN COUNTY, N.C. (WHNS/Gray News) – A driver in North Carolina told troopers a bald eagle dropped a cat through her windshield.

The woman was driving on US 74 in Swain County on Thursday around 8:15 a.m. when it happened, officials with the North Carolina Highway Patrol said.

According to troopers, the driver was not hurt, but the cat is dead.

No other details were provided.