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Dutch town takes up umbrellas against rogue owl attacks
Residents in the northern Dutch town of Purmerend have been advised to take umbrellas out at night after a spate of attacks by an owl.
Dozens of residents have suffered head injuries over the past three weeks at the claws of the rogue European eagle owl.
Two runners were attacked on Tuesday, with one requiring stitches for five separate head wounds.
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"During the day there's no problem, but at night we now only venture outside armed with umbrellas, helmets and hats, anything really, to protect ourselves," said Ms de Bruijn.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-31628508
Dozens of residents have suffered head injuries over the past three weeks at the claws of the rogue European eagle owl.
Two runners were attacked on Tuesday, with one requiring stitches for five separate head wounds.
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"During the day there's no problem, but at night we now only venture outside armed with umbrellas, helmets and hats, anything really, to protect ourselves," said Ms de Bruijn.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-31628508
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This started as a gag on the Rachel Maddow Show after owl attacks in Salem:
But then:
Salem to use owl sign created by Rachel Maddow Show
The city of Salem has secured the rights to reproduce these owl warning signs that originally were designed for the Rachel Maddow Show on MSNBC.
City crews plan to post 20 warning signs in Bush's Pasture Park starting Thursday, said Mark Becktel, the Parks and Transportation Services Manager for the city.
The city of Salem has secured the rights to reproduce these owl warning signs that originally were designed for the Rachel Maddow Show on MSNBC.
City crews plan to post 20 warning signs in Bush's Pasture Park starting Thursday, said Mark Becktel, the Parks and Transportation Services Manager for the city.
http://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2015/02/11/warning-owl-sign-came-rachel-maddow/23271073/
