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(Salt Lake City-AP) -- A Utah trapper is being investigated for allegedly trapping and killing a golden eagle.
Phillip Taylor has not been charged, but the case has gone to the U-S Attorney's Office for possible violations of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Acts and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
The investigation was launched after a group of students in a wilderness therapy program saw a golden eagle in a trap last October in the Henry Mountains and reported it.
A wildlife officer went back to the scene and found feathers with gold highlights.
Wildlife officers executed a search warrant Taylor's home. He works part time for the Wildlife Services and could face disciplinary action if his case is tried.
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