A viral freeze-frame recently shared by the White House appeared to capture America’s national bird reigning supreme over a Canadian goose pinned against the ice.

Yet newly surfaced photographs from the sequence reveal an unexpected twist in the avian standoff. Despite being overpowered initially by the formidable raptor, the stubborn goose mounted a fierce resistance.

Caught off guard by the relentless struggle, the bald eagle ultimately surrendered its grip and flew away empty-handed, leaving the unscathed goose the undisputed victor.