Big Bird goes rogue

[Bogertophis]

OK, relax, it wasn't "Big Bird" from Sesame Street...but a big & really beautiful bird you'd never think would do this.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/14/us/ca...man/index.html

[Danger noodles]

Is it bad when I see the three letters cnn together I can’t think of anything but “fake news” lol

[Bogertophis]

Is it bad when I see the three letters cnn together I can’t think of anything but “fake news” lol

Yes, & very misguided. But this isn't a political forum, ok?

[Danger noodles]

Yes, & very misguided. But this isn't a political forum, ok?

Never said it’s what I belive...

[Bogertophis]

Never said it’s what I belive...

Then why post it? Cheers

[distaff]

I saw that too.
Rest in Peace, Mr. Hajos.
Those of who work with large animals take what precautions we can, and accept the risks.

Life is for living.

[WhompingWillow]

What an unfortunate incident. I am glad they didn't immediately euthanize the bird and are investigating.

Their description of the animal reminds me a lot of a velociraptor... I would have never thought a bird would be placed under the same level of classification as alligators. TIL something new.

[Bogertophis]

I've heard of this happening with certain large-breed dogs too, that when their owner falls, they try to assume dominance by attacking. Truly sad for this
man & I hope his birds have a decent future despite this accident. Humans tend to blame the animals & put them to death as "punishment" after such incidents-
but they're wild animals...it's not their fault that we put them in this position, of living with us.