Georgia Southern University and all of Eagle Nation are mourning the death of what has become an iconic part of the ...

Freedom the eagle, Georgia Southern’s mascot since 2004 has died. He was known for flying over stadiums and teaching wildlife conservation.

STATESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Beloved Georgia Southern University mascot, Freedom has died, according to school officials. School officials said Freedom passed away Saturday.

Many in the Georgia Southern community, including football coach Clay Helton, shared memories of live eagle mascot Freedom that passed away Saturday.