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Jailbirds Around the Globe August 6-12
From jaywalking to drug smuggling, read about how birds got into—and out of— trouble this week.
Goose on the Loose:
August 11, 2015, Port Moody, Canada — An injured goose attracted police attention by running into the middle of the road. The goose was taken to rehab.
Pot-Smuggling Pigeons:
August 11, 2015, Alajuela, Costa Rica — A pigeon was apprehended while smuggling 14 grams of marijuana and 14 grams of cocaine into a Costa Rica prison. The bird was transporting the drugs via a fanny pack. The drugs were confiscated, and the pigeon was sent to a zoo.
Realistic Goals:
August 12, 2015, Kirkleatham, United Kingdom — After a squirrel chewed through their enclosure, 10 African Taveta Golden Weavers escaped the Kirkleatham Owl Center. They made it as far as the nut feeder next door.
Soccer Debacle:
August 12, 2015, Kearney, MO — Police were called when an owl in Missouri became trapped in the netting of a soccer goal. The owl was disentangled and set free.
Fishy Food:
August 6, 2015, County Durham, United Kingdom — A U.K. woman found two dead baby birds inside the Aldi fishcakes that she was preparing to cook. (Aldi recalled other packages of the product.)
Police Escort:
August 8, 2015, Peabody, MA — From Patch.com: “There was a report of an injured bird on Elaine Avenue. The bird was escorted to a bush.”
Eagles Vs Drone:
August 11, 2015, Australia — A Wedge-Tailed Eagle tackled a drone in mid-air, sending it tumbling 50 feet to the ground. The drone required $31 in repairs. The eagle was uninjured.