Post by Woody Williams on May 19, 2008 11:37:37 GMT -5
Not to out do raporter and his "chipmunk" story but....
One For The Pot
On the night of April 18, a wild turkey, approximately five to seven years old, smashed a living room bay window and entered the Bristol, Maine, home of Dick and Sonia Clime.
When the Climes returned home later that evening, they discovered a messy living room and large shards of glass on the floor at the scene, according to Animal Damage Control Agent Mike Witte.
Witte said he was called to the scene that evening, where he discovered the turkey in the bathroom, sitting on the commode. He deployed his net, eventually wrestling the turkey into submission despite large spurs on its legs.
"When I opened the door and turned on the light, there he was, on the commode," said Witte. The turkey was so heavy he said, that he could barely lift it off the ground. Witte estimated the bird weighed about 25 pounds.
Witte estimated the bird probably hit the window at a speed of 25 to 30 mph.
"I've seen deer in houses, skunks in basements, coons in attics, squirrels, you name it, but never a turkey on a commode before," Witte said.
Witte said the fact that mating season had arrived could be a factor in the odd behavior. After being examined, the bird was released back into the wild, Witte said.-
Courtesy Mike Colbert, The Lincoln County News
One For The Pot
On the night of April 18, a wild turkey, approximately five to seven years old, smashed a living room bay window and entered the Bristol, Maine, home of Dick and Sonia Clime.
When the Climes returned home later that evening, they discovered a messy living room and large shards of glass on the floor at the scene, according to Animal Damage Control Agent Mike Witte.
Witte said he was called to the scene that evening, where he discovered the turkey in the bathroom, sitting on the commode. He deployed his net, eventually wrestling the turkey into submission despite large spurs on its legs.
"When I opened the door and turned on the light, there he was, on the commode," said Witte. The turkey was so heavy he said, that he could barely lift it off the ground. Witte estimated the bird weighed about 25 pounds.
Witte estimated the bird probably hit the window at a speed of 25 to 30 mph.
"I've seen deer in houses, skunks in basements, coons in attics, squirrels, you name it, but never a turkey on a commode before," Witte said.
Witte said the fact that mating season had arrived could be a factor in the odd behavior. After being examined, the bird was released back into the wild, Witte said.-
Courtesy Mike Colbert, The Lincoln County News
