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Feb 5, 2026

Darke County deputies investigate damage at Shawnee Prairie after rescued hawk goes missing


Darke County deputies investigate damage at Shawnee Prairie after rescued hawk goes missing

The Darke County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating a report of property damage and a missing hawk at Shawnee Prairie.

Deputies say they are working with the Darke County Park District after receiving a report that a fenced in enclosure for rescued hawks at Shawnee Prairie, located on State Route 502 west of Greenville, was damaged sometime overnight.

Officials say a female red tailed hawk named “Spirit” got out of the cage and is now missing.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Darke County Sheriff’s Office.


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