Hormonal Hawk Terrorizes Bald Men in English Village for Weeks Before Being Caught
A hawk, described as "hormonal," has been causing distress among bald men in a picturesque English village, eliciting both fear and confusion from the local community. The bird, which had been aggressively targeting unsuspecting individuals for several weeks, was eventually captured in Flamstead, Hertfordshire, located just north of London, according to reports from regional authorities.
The aggressive bird has reportedly targeted around 50 individuals, swooping down and clawing at their heads, resulting in one hospitalization and several others left bloodied. The chaos began in early March, and the situation escalated quickly, with residents sharing their harrowing experiences.
One of the most shocking incidents involved 75-year-old Jim Hewitt, who sustained a severe head injury while on his way to buy milk. “He looked like he had been in a knife attack,” recounted neighbor Lizzy Atkinson, who found him “covered in blood” as the hawk prepared for another assault.
Hewitt, who was hospitalized due to his scalp injury, expressed his disbelief at the situation, noting that he bled heavily because he is on blood thinners. “It was a shock,” he said, reflecting on the unexpected attack.
Other residents have also shared their close encounters with the hawk. Steve Harris, 40, took to wearing a bike helmet during his jogs to protect himself from the relentless bird. Handyman Paul Boyes was attacked not once, but twice, describing the pain of the hawk’s talons as it struck from behind. “It really did hurt when it hit you,” he told reporters, detailing how the bird’s claws left marks on his forehead and back of his head.
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Experts believe the hawk’s aggressive behavior may be linked to hormonal changes during the breeding season, although the specific reason for its unusual targeting of bald men remains a mystery. Falconer Alan Greenhalgh suggested that the dive-bombing could be a form of courtship behavior, as it coincided with the onset of breeding season.
After weeks of terror, the hawk was finally captured by Steve Harris, who managed to lure the bird into a shed in his garden and cover it with a cage. “It feels strange, a bit of a relief. We’ve all just wanted to get it caught,” Harris shared with the Press Association, expressing gratitude for the support of his neighbors.
As a token of appreciation, Harris jokingly suggested that his neighbors could buy him a drink to celebrate the capture. “I think I’ll be able to keep my wallet in my pocket next time I go to the pub,” he quipped, highlighting the community’s collective sigh of relief now that the hawk is no longer a threat.
This unusual saga serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of wildlife and the sometimes humorous, yet alarming, interactions between humans and animals. With the hawk now safely contained, residents can finally step outside without fear of an aerial assault.
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