Crime & Safety
Hawk Injures Two In Bridgeport
The agitated hawk injured two people before being captured.
BRIDGEPORT, CT — A hawk in a bad mood decided to take it out on at least two people Tuesday in Bridgeport.
There were six complaint calls about the hawk throughout the day. At least one person went to the hospital for injuries, according to the Connecticut Post. To sign up for Bridgeport breaking news alerts and more, click here.
The hawk was captured in the evening. It was likely agitated because it was trying to find a nesting spot.
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Read the full Post report here.
Captured! Police officer grabs hawk that attacked several people in Bridgeport over the last few days. pic.twitter.com/WmyR7hvdfF
— Marcus Solis (@MarcusSolis7) August 7, 2018
He’s back! Bridgeport hawk that’s been dive bombing people sits patiently on power line. pic.twitter.com/ug4rNTaRL4
— Marcus Solis (@MarcusSolis7) August 7, 2018
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