Detectives hunt for tagged 4-year-old golden eagle from Langholm
Officers think Tarras may have come to harm between August 27 and 29.
Detectives are looking for a four-year-old male golden eagle which is tagged and has disappeared in the hills to the north of Langholm.
The tag on Tarras has displayed suspicious patterns and data reports and officers are concerned he might have come to harm between Wednesday August 27 and Friday August 29.
A full search of the area where his tag last transmitted has been carried out using specialist resources, including dogs trained in tracing birds and their tags, however neither the bird nor the satellite tag have been recovered.
Tarras was translocated to the area in 2021 as part of the South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project.
Officers and wildlife partners have subsequently been unable to trace his mate, Wren.
Although there is nothing to suggest she has come to harm, her disappearance coincides with that of Tarras and concerns are growing for her welfare.
Detective Sergeant David Lynn, National Wildlife Crime Coordinator, said: “The data received from Tarras’ tag suggests that he has come to harm to the north of Langholm and efforts remain ongoing to locate him and his tag.
“We cannot say for certain that Wren has also come to harm, but her disappearance is worrying.
“Our investigation remains ongoing, and we are working with a range of partner agencies to establish more details around the disappearance of both birds.
“I would urge anyone with any information that may assist to contact us.”
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