# The Majestic Beef Heist Grilling a brisket is a labor of love that takes up to 14 hours. But for one local backyard chef, the reward went to a higher power—specifically, a massive bald eagle. Just as the brisket was being moved to the cutting board, the bird of prey swooped down from a nearby pine tree, grabbed the entire 12-pound cut of meat in its talons, and soared back into the sky. ## A Sacrifice for Liberty Rather than being upset, the grillmaster was ecstatic. "How can I be mad at the symbol of our nation?" he told reporters. "That eagle wanted Texas-style barbecue, and it took it. Honestly, it was an honor to cook for him." The bird was later spotted in the tree branches, sharing the brisket with a couple of crows, in what witnesses described as a demonstration of diplomatic food distribution. *Satire Disclosure: This story is fictional satire. Eagles generally eat fish, not smoked brisket, though they have excellent taste. FLORIDAMAN.AI is a satirical website.*