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2 days ago
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Aggressive Duck Terrorizing Elderly Neighborhood in Florida
It is not entirely unusual to hear about an alligator wreaking havoc in a Florida neighborhood. Or a snake, or a wild hog, or a bear, or a bobcat. These are animals known to be nuisances, and it's not uncommon to read a local news story about a pet being snatched up by the state's formidable wildlife. It is a bit more rare however, to hear about just one duck terrorizing an entire community. But, this is exactly what is happening in Cape Coral, Florida. In an elderly community there, a Muscovy duck has attacked several people, with one person even requiring hospitalization. According to Fox 4, residents have been bitten, chased, and followed into their homes by the aggressive duck. The animal has been named Jimmy, "I sit on my porch, 7 to 7:30 at this time of the year to catch a sunset, you know, some sun, and I had my eyes closed. All of a sudden, I felt a jab on my hand and it was bleeding," resident James Sepulveda told Fox 4. He advocates for Jimmy's removal. That was a tough order though, as it is a protected migratory bird. The species is protected, even though it is native to Texas, not Florida. But, after making the news for chasing not only the senior residents of Cape Coral, but the Fox 4 news reporter, Jimmy was finally captured. According to The New York Post, Mark Quadrozzi with 'Remarkable Resques' came and scooped up Jimmy, moving the anti-octogenarian to an animal sanctuary where he can live with other Muscovy ducks. Hopefully, he's better at making friends there. As for why the bird was so dang angry… we can probably blame humans for that. 'This is a young male. Yes, that's why he's being such a punk,' Quadrozzi told Fox 4. 'When you have a duck that wants to actually make physical contact with a person like that…it's kind of a given that it was hand raised by someone.' Aggressive Duck Terrorizing Elderly Neighborhood in Florida first appeared on Men's Journal on May 29, 2025
New York Post
2 days ago
- New York Post
Vicious duck described by expert as young ‘punk' terrorizes Florida neighborhood, attacking elderly residents
What the duck?! An aggressive duck has been terrorizing a sleepy Florida neighborhood and attacking its elderly residents — even bloodying one local, according to reports. The federally protected Muscovy duck — who's since been named Jimmy — has chased several people with its wings spread out in attack mode and brazenly bit a resident while he was sleeping on the otherwise quiet street in Cape Coral, according to Fox 4. Advertisement 5 The Muscovy duck chases Fox reporter Bella Line across a street in the South Florida neighborhood. Fox 4 Now/YouTube James Sepulveda was bitten by the vicious waterfowl last week. He has lived in the neighborhood for nearly three decades – but it was the first time a duck has ever drawn blood on his own porch, he told the local station. Advertisement 'I sit on my porch, 7 to 7:30 at this time of the year to catch a sunset, you know, some sun, and I had my eyes closed. All of a sudden, I felt a jab on my hand and it was bleeding,' Sepulveda told Fox 4. The black duck — which is native to Texas and several Latin American countries, but not Florida — was the culprit, he said. Although the Migratory Bird Treaty Act protects the breed of duck, Sepulveda said that if it attacks and injures people, it should be shown no mercy. 'They should be gotten rid of,' he said. Advertisement 5 The duck was captured by animal wrangler Mark Quadrozzi before any other attacks. Fox 4 Now/YouTube 5 The black duck is native to Texas and several Latin American countries, but not Florida. Fox 4 Now/YouTube Sepulveda unwrapped his bandage to show the Fox reporter the injury to his hand. During his interview, he also squared off with the duck, which was menacing him on his driveway. 'You want to walk,' Sepulveda asked. 'Walk the other way.' Advertisement At one point, Fox 4 reporter Bella Line needed to run away from the duck as it chased her. 5 Although the Migratory Bird Treaty Act protects the breed of duck, if it attacks and injures people, it should be shown no mercy, one resident said. Fox 4 Now/YouTube Sepulveda wasn't the only one outraged by the foul fowl. His neighbor, Richard Guy, also had an encounter with the belligerent bird. 'I stood up and I made some noises, thinking it would go away, duck, you know, next thing I know, its wings come out you know like it's going to attack me,' Guy told Fox 4. Luckily for the local residents, Mark Quadrozzi with 'Remarkable Resques' saved the day. He captured the unruly duck, whom he has named Jimmy, on Wednesday and brought him back to a sanctuary where he can live with other Muscovy ducks, according to the station. 5 The duck was captured and placed in a cage with hay and water. Fox 4 Now/YouTube Advertisement Quadrozzi told Fox 4 that the reason Jimmy was acting out was because he was a young male, 3 to 4 months old, but also because he was most likely raised by humans. 'This is a young male. Yes, that's why he's being such a punk,' Quadrozzi said. 'When you have a duck that wants to actually make physical contact with a person like that…it's kind of a given that it was hand raised by someone,' he added.
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3 days ago
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Capital Jewish Museum reopening after fatal DC shooting
The Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., is set to reopen after temporarily being closed following a shooting last week that killed two Israeli Embassy staffers. The museum will open to the public at noon Thursday. The museum, which opened in 2023, will hold a ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday to memorialize Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, who were shot on May 21. The embassy staffers were killed just outside the museum in downtown Washington. Police identified the suspected gunman as 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez. He was apprehended at the scene and shouted 'free, free Palestine' while being detained, according to law enforcement. 'This has been a difficult week for the entire Jewish community of DC and across the nation. We mourn the devastating loss of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, and our thoughts remain with their friends and loved ones,' the museum said. 'Thank you to our community for the outpouring of support and love for one another in this heartbreaking time.' The FBI said it is investigating the shooting as an 'act of terror.' Over the weekend, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter met with Milgrim's family and condemned the shooting. 'When Sarah and Yaron fell, I understood that it was my responsibility as ambassador to call the parents and be the one to inform them. I did my best to comfort them on the phone. But comfort when you're announcing the worst of all is very difficult. So I wanted to follow through and fly out here to spend some time,' Leiter said in an interview with Fox4. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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Texas governor threatens illegal migrants with death penalty after fatal hit and run
Two illegal migrants suspected of killing a US soldier in a jet ski crash over memorial day weekend have been threatened with the death penalty. Greg Abbott, the governor of Texas, threatened the pair with the death penalty after they were arrested on suspicion of taking part in a jet ski hit and run that killed a US air force recruit. 'Welcome to Texas. Here's your death penalty,' the Republican captioned a news reel of the incident on X. Ava Moore, 18, died on Sunday after she was hit by a jet ski while out kayaking on Grapevine Lake, North Texas. Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez and Maikel Perozo, both 21, were arrested on Tuesday following a standoff with law enforcement at their home near Dallas, Fox 4 reported. Ms Gonzelez was allegedly driving a jet ski with another woman when they crashed into Moore, after which she is accused of fleeing the scene with Mr Perozo in a blue Toyota Corolla, knocking into two other vehicles as they tried to get away. Both suspects then allegedly ran from the scene. The jet ski passenger remained at the scene where she was interviewed by police. Witnesses told law enforcement that the jet ski made several 'reckless' manoeuvres at high speed before crashing into Moore, who was in the process of steering away, according to an arrest warrant seen by Fox4. Bystanders allegedly tried to restrain the suspects before they got into their car escape. Ms Gonzalez, from Venezuela, has been charged with second-degree manslaughter, with her bond set at $500,000. Mr Perozo was also charged with an accident involving injury, and more charges are expected on Wednesday. Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, said that both suspects were in the country illegally, which the acting head of the ICE Dallas Field Office confirmed, according to reports. 'Ava Moore's senseless death was caused by an illegal alien who should have never been in our country in the first place,' Mr Paxton said. 'My heart breaks for Ava's family and friends, and my prayers are with them as they face this tragedy.' Tributes have poured in for Moore, who had recently graduated from the US Air Force Academy Preparatory School and was set to commence basic training. On the day of the crash, she was visiting her parents in North Texas, Fox 4 reported. 'We lost an exemplary teammate this weekend – Cadet Candidate Ava Moore, whose passion for leadership and service left an impact on everyone she met,' US air force academy superintendent Lt Gen Tony Bauernfeind said in a statement. 'Her constant happiness and attitude helped her squadron get through the challenges of the Prep School, and her drive to excel was on display as she sought out leadership positions to improve herself and her team.' Ms Gonzalez is not currently charged with a capital offence and is therefore not eligible for the death penalty. Under Texas law, the death penalty only applies to certain capital felonies, defined as 'an individual intentionally or knowingly causing the death of an individual'. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
The Hill
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Capital Jewish Museum reopening after fatal DC shooting
The Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., is set to reopen after temporarily being closed following a shooting last week that killed two Israeli Embassy staffers. The museum will open to the public at noon Thursday. The museum, which opened in 2023, will hold a ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday to memorialize Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, who were shot on May 21. The embassy staffers were killed just outside the museum in downtown Washington. Police identified the suspected gunman as 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez. He was apprehended at the scene and shouted 'free, free Palestine' while being detained, according to law enforcement. 'This has been a difficult week for the entire Jewish community of DC and across the nation. We mourn the devastating loss of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, and our thoughts remain with their friends and loved ones,' the museum said on Thursday. 'Thank you to our community for the outpouring of support and love for one another in this heartbreaking time.' The FBI said it is investigating the shooting as an 'act of terror.' Over the weekend, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter met with Milgrim's family and condemned the shooting. 'When Sarah and Yaron fell, I understood that it was my responsibility as ambassador to call the parents and be the one to inform them. I did my best to comfort them on the phone. But comfort when you're announcing the worst of all is very difficult. So I wanted to follow through and fly out here to spend some time,' Leiter said in an interview with Fox4.
