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Turkeys attack senior in Cambridge and draw blood, OK, after she swung her purse at them six or seven times

By adamg on Tue, 06/27/2023 - 8:11am

WBZ reports the woman felt compelled to resort to her purse after the birds took up position on either side of her and then started following her.

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By Jiggles on Tue, 06/27/2023 - 10:36am.

The turkeys drew blood, but we don’t know what damage she inflicted with that anvil handbag. The TLA should focus on softer targets!

By CopleyScott17 on Tue, 06/27/2023 - 11:02am.

Cities and towns need to start treating these creatures as a threat, not an amusement. We've already lost the battle against geese, but at least they're only filthy, not aggressive. The turkeys are violent and threatening, especially to elderly people, and completely unafraid of humans. And humans aren't willing or able to learn and follow recommended practices for interacting with them.

By Mike Murphy on Tue, 06/27/2023 - 11:50am.

If this is the worst thing that has happened is it really that big of a deal? I like having more turkeys, rabbits and other wildlife thriving. (Maybe the bears and coyotes can stay a little further away).
People's pet dogs cause infinitely more stress, pollution and damage yet we build dedicated parks for them.

By lbb on Wed, 06/28/2023 - 11:04am.

I like having more turkeys, rabbits and other wildlife thriving

Not around people. If they're around people, they are livestock, pets or pests. Wildlife and people need to not interact.

By redheadedjen on Tue, 06/27/2023 - 4:33pm.

Geese can be threatening to the same people. They knocked over my nephew when he was giving treats to the birds to get more.

By CopleyScott17 on Tue, 06/27/2023 - 4:45pm.

...but if little kids or even adults approach them, with or without food, it's no surprise that they might get animated. Geese are big, strong, and can definitely do some damage, but they pretty much just want to eat or to protect their nests and offspring. The turkeys want to dominate.

By Don't Panic on Wed, 06/28/2023 - 12:50am.

Speaking of Geese; I haven't seen many in their old haunts by the Muddy River around Simmons and the Elizabeth Stewart Gardner Museum. I wonder what scared them off?