Shocking Incident: Bald Eagle Drops Cat Through Driver's Windshield in North Carolina Highway

Nov 22, 2025 12:50 pm CST

A driver in North Carolina experienced an extraordinary incident when a bald eagle dropped a cat through their car windshield near Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The shocked motorist contacted 911 after the windshield shattered completely, highlighting one of the most unusual wildlife encounters on US highways. This article also explores a previous incident where a bald eagle took down a government drone in Michigan.