BY JULIAN SHEN-BERROMARCH 17, 2021 06:15 AM,UPDATED MARCH 17, 2021 08:48 AM

Play VideoDuration0:40’We live for this’: Raleigh officer rescues injured bald eagleRaleigh Animal Control Officer Kostka had a memorable day at work Mar. 12, 2021, when he was able to help an injured bald eagle on the off-ramp at Interstate 540 and Aviation Parkway. Our media partner ABC11 News caught up to Kostka to hear from him.BYABC11

When a rescued bald eagle was brought to American Wildlife Refuge in Raleigh — dazed and unable to fly — he was given about a 20% chance of survival.

After being diagnosed for lead poisoning and starting to receive treatment, that chance is now around 55%, said Steve Stone, the director of animal care at the refuge.

He’s now called Airie, and Stone said his chances of a full recovery remain uncertain. Questions persist about whether he will survive the initial…