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Toronto Sun
28-05-2025
- Toronto Sun
Florida residents spooked by feral duck terrorizing neighbourhood
A Muscovy duck stands outside of James Sepulveda's Florida home. Photo by SCREENGRAB / FOX 4 Now/Youtube Terrified Floridians are ducking for cover from an angry bird that is constantly attacking residents — even sending one to hospital. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account A feral Muscovy duck has been wandering the streets of a Cape Coral neighbourhood displaying aggressive behaviour and terrorizing people with sneak attacks and attempted break-ins, Fox 4 News reported. James Sepulveda, an area resident for nearly three decades, was one of the duck's victims. '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 News, displaying his bandaged hand. The resident allowed the outlet to film inside his home and Fox 4 News promptly captured footage of the duck threateningly lurking outside the door. 'He's waiting for me,' Sepulveda said, cracking the door to reveal the black bird. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Read More Another resident, Richard Guy, told Fox 4 News that the feral duck attacked him after he tried to scare the animal away. 'I stood up and I made some noises, thinking it would go away,' he told the outlet, adding, 'Next thing I know, its wings come out, you know, like it's going to attack me.' Reporter Bella Line was also chased by the duck after arriving to interview residents. 'A Muscovy duck has been chasing people who live on this street, and when they couldn't get the help they needed, they called me, and I saw the duck's rage firsthand,' she said. Sepulveda told Fox 4 News he wants to 'get rid' of the duck, noting, 'They're actually committing injury to individuals.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said that Muscovy ducks aren't native to the state but instead come from 'Mexico, Central America, South America, and some parts of Texas.' The agency said it has specific regulations in place due to the problems the ducks can create, including 'competition with native species, damage to property, and transmission of disease.' But it can't eliminate them on residents' behalf. 'The FWC does not remove nuisance Muscovy ducks,' according to the agency's website. 'Removal of ducks can be done by the landowner or by a hired nuisance wildlife trapper with landowner permission.' Muscovy ducks, the FWC told Fox 4 News, 'are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, but the US Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a Control Order (USFWS 50 CFR 21.54) allowing control of Muscovy ducks and their nests and eggs in areas outside their natural range.' RECOMMENDED VIDEO Canada Music Crime Toronto Maple Leafs Sunshine Girls
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Rogue Florida Duck Reigns Terror On The Elderly In Quiet Neighborhood
Cape Coral residents are living in fear, not from hurricanes or gators, but from a deranged Florida duck on a rampage. The Muscovy menace has sent one senior to the hospital and continues to stalk others, wings flared and beak ready. With no official help in sight, the neighbors are flapping mad. For nearly 30 years, James Sepulveda has enjoyed peaceful Florida sunsets from his porch. That was until recently, when he found himself face-to-face with an angry, feathered vigilante. 'I sit on my porch from about 7 to 7:30 p.m. this time of year to catch a sunset and get some sun,' Sepulveda told Fox 4 News. 'I had my eyes closed, and all of a sudden, I felt a jab on my hand. It was bleeding.' That jab wasn't from a branch or a bug. Rather, it was a sneak attack from the now-infamous Muscovy duck. Sepulveda, still sporting a bandaged hand, showed news crews the injury and even allowed them inside his home, where the duck was spotted ominously lurking outside his front door like a feathery stalker. 'He's waiting for me,' Sepulveda said, cracking the door open just enough to reveal the black-and-white duck loitering on his property. Richard Guy, another elderly resident of the neighborhood, also fell victim to the feathery fury. His encounter started with a peaceful attempt to de-escalate the situation but ended with him getting attacked by the Florida duck. 'I stood up and made some noises, thinking it would go away,' Guy explained. 'Next thing I know, its wings come out—like it was going to attack me.' Community correspondent Bella Line went to the neighborhood hoping to interview residents about their experiences with the duck. Instead, she found herself the duck's next target. As Line attempted to speak with residents, the duck turned its attention and rage toward her. 'A Muscovy duck has been chasing people who live on this street,' Line reported. 'When they couldn't get the help they needed, they called me—and I saw the duck's rage firsthand.' 'They're actually committing injury to individuals,' Sepulveda added. 'I want to get rid of it.' One would think a rogue duck sending elderly residents to the ER would prompt immediate intervention, but that is not the case. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has a pretty hands-off policy when it comes to Muscovy ducks. 'The FWC does not remove nuisance Muscovy ducks,' reads a statement on their website. 'Removal of ducks can be done by the landowner or by a hired nuisance wildlife trapper with landowner permission.' This means that it is up to the neighborhood to take care of the problem themselves, but the task is not as simple as shooing the bird away with a broom. Muscovy ducks are technically protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. However, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a Control Order that allows for legal removal under strict conditions. According to the FWC, approved methods include 'humane methods of live capture,' such as nets or cage traps, or, more controversially, using a firearm on private property during daylight hours, provided it's done with the landowner's permission. For a group of elderly neighbors, none of these options is simple or safe, though they want the duck out of their community. 'They're actually committing injury to individuals,' Sepulveda added. 'I want to get rid of it.' The violent Florida duck is not the first animal to terrorize a community in the state in recent years. In May 2023, at least two people in Luraville, Florida, were hospitalized after being attacked by a feral cat. According to the Suwannee County Sheriff's Office, the victims were reportedly exercising and walking when the attacks occurred. In 2019 wild turkeys terrorized a senior community in Zephyrhills, Florida, chasing golf carts, blocking doorways, and injuring an 81-year-old man who broke his hip. 'It was a coordinated attack,' said victim Jerry Danford. Florida Fish and Wildlife officials suggested 'hazing' the turkeys with umbrellas, hoses, or barking dogs, though such methods were difficult for elderly residents.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Florida Neighborhood on Edge After Rage-Filled Feral Duck Repeatedly Attacks Elderly Residents
An aggressive Muscovy duck has attacked and injured multiple members of a Florida neighborhood, including one who reportedly had to go to the hospital for their injury Two elderly residents of the neighborhood shared the stories of their attacks with a local outlet The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission "does not remove nuisance Muscovy ducks," residents must do it themselves, and follow specific regulationsYou've heard of Florida Man. Now, meet Florida Duck. A Florida neighborhood shared it's on guard because of a belligerent duck who has been wandering the streets and displaying aggressive behavior — including an attack that reportedly sent a resident to the hospital. According to a new report from Fox 4 News, a feral Muscovy duck has been terrorizing the neighborhood in Cape Coral, Fla., with sneak attacks and attempted break-ins. James Sepulveda, who has been a resident of the neighborhood for nearly three decades, was one of the duck's victims. He recounted the story of the attack to the Florida outlet. "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 News. He later showed off his bandaged hand to the outlet. He also allowed Fox 4 News to film inside his home, where the outlet captured footage of the Muscovy duck threateningly lurking outside his door. "He's waiting for me," Sepulveda said, cracking the door slightly to reveal the black bird. Another neighborhood resident, Richard Guy, told Fox 4 News that the feral, feathered critter also attacked him. Guy recalled that he had attempted to scare the animal away before the duck injured him. "I stood up and I made some noises, thinking it would go away," he told the outlet, adding that "next thing I know, its wings come out, you know, like it's going to attack me." Reporter Bella Line, a community correspondent for the area, was also chased by the duck after arriving in the neighborhood to interview its residents. "A Muscovy duck has been chasing people who live on this street, and when they couldn't get the help they needed, they called me, and I saw the duck's rage firsthand," she said. Sepulveda told Fox 4 News he wants to "get rid" of the duck, noting, "They're actually committing injury to individuals." According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Muscovy ducks like the one terrorizing the residents of the Florida neighborhood are not native to the state, but instead come from "Mexico, Central America, South America, and some parts of Texas." Due to the problems the ducks can create — including "competition with native species, damage to property, and transmission of disease" — the agency has specific regulations in place for the creatures. However, it cannot eliminate them on the residents' behalf. "The FWC does not remove nuisance Muscovy ducks," according to the agency's website. "Removal of ducks can be done by the landowner or by a hired nuisance wildlife trapper with landowner permission." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Muscovy ducks, the FWC told Fox 4 News, "are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, but the US Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a Control Order (USFWS 50 CFR 21.54) allowing control of Muscovy ducks and their nests and eggs in areas outside their natural range." According to the FWC's website, which includes more information about the specific removal requirements, the ducks can be removed using "humane methods of live capture" like nets or cage traps, or "taken by use of a firearm on private property during daylight hours with landowner permission. " Read the original article on People
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Florida Neighborhood on Edge After Rage-Filled Feral Duck Repeatedly Attacks Elderly Residents
An aggressive Muscovy duck has attacked and injured multiple members of a Florida neighborhood, including one who reportedly had to go to the hospital for their injury Two elderly residents of the neighborhood shared the stories of their attacks with a local outlet The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission "does not remove nuisance Muscovy ducks," residents must do it themselves, and follow specific regulationsYou've heard of Florida Man. Now, meet Florida Duck. A Florida neighborhood shared it's on guard because of a belligerent duck who has been wandering the streets and displaying aggressive behavior — including an attack that reportedly sent a resident to the hospital. According to a new report from Fox 4 News, a feral Muscovy duck has been terrorizing the neighborhood in Cape Coral, Fla., with sneak attacks and attempted break-ins. James Sepulveda, who has been a resident of the neighborhood for nearly three decades, was one of the duck's victims. He recounted the story of the attack to the Florida outlet. "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 News. He later showed off his bandaged hand to the outlet. He also allowed Fox 4 News to film inside his home, where the outlet captured footage of the Muscovy duck threateningly lurking outside his door. "He's waiting for me," Sepulveda said, cracking the door slightly to reveal the black bird. Another neighborhood resident, Richard Guy, told Fox 4 News that the feral, feathered critter also attacked him. Guy recalled that he had attempted to scare the animal away before the duck injured him. "I stood up and I made some noises, thinking it would go away," he told the outlet, adding that "next thing I know, its wings come out, you know, like it's going to attack me." Reporter Bella Line, a community correspondent for the area, was also chased by the duck after arriving in the neighborhood to interview its residents. "A Muscovy duck has been chasing people who live on this street, and when they couldn't get the help they needed, they called me, and I saw the duck's rage firsthand," she said. Sepulveda told Fox 4 News he wants to "get rid" of the duck, noting, "They're actually committing injury to individuals." According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Muscovy ducks like the one terrorizing the residents of the Florida neighborhood are not native to the state, but instead come from "Mexico, Central America, South America, and some parts of Texas." Due to the problems the ducks can create — including "competition with native species, damage to property, and transmission of disease" — the agency has specific regulations in place for the creatures. However, it cannot eliminate them on the residents' behalf. "The FWC does not remove nuisance Muscovy ducks," according to the agency's website. "Removal of ducks can be done by the landowner or by a hired nuisance wildlife trapper with landowner permission." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Muscovy ducks, the FWC told Fox 4 News, "are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, but the US Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a Control Order (USFWS 50 CFR 21.54) allowing control of Muscovy ducks and their nests and eggs in areas outside their natural range." According to the FWC's website, which includes more information about the specific removal requirements, the ducks can be removed using "humane methods of live capture" like nets or cage traps, or "taken by use of a firearm on private property during daylight hours with landowner permission. " Read the original article on People
Daily Mirror
24-04-2025
- Daily Mirror
Man covered in blood 'murdered' mum and dog in 'witchcraft' ritual shared on Snapchat
Taylor Valdez is alleged to have told officers who arrived at his home following reported killings inside: "It was an exorcism. I was doing witchcraft to kill my mom" A man is alleged to have beaten his mother and dog to death as part of a bizarre witchcraft "exorcism" before sharing images of their bodies on Snapchat, police have said. Taylor Valdez, 23, was drenched in blood and holding a Bible when police arrived at his home after being alerted about the bodies appearing on social media. One of Valdez's friends had called 911, telling officers he had received a disturbing photo showing the bodies of the mother and dog. Before officers arrived, Valdez walked outside, sat on a chair on his front porch while blood dripped down his face and onto his neck, chest and hands. He is alleged to have told police: "It was an exorcism. I was doing witchcraft to kill my mum." An affidavit obtained by local outlet Fox 4 News claimed he quickly confessed to the killings. When officers asked if anyone was inside the home, he is reported to have said: "There is a dead body in there, it's my mum." Officers found the body of 58-year-old Tersita Sayson inside the blood-stained master bedroom at the house in Fort Worth, Texas. Police noted the trauma to her face and upper body as well as a dead dog also inside the room. When investigators carried an a search of the property, they found a smashed jewellery box with hair and blood inside. The medical examiner's office later said Ms Sayson died as a result of bunt force trauma. Neighbour Dana Adderly told Fox 4 News: "I came outside and the people that he had sent the group text to were all down there and this whole block was full of police officers. You know that they're saying exorcism, you know they're disturbed. There's something more there. Pray that they'll find peace somehow." "I know that their 'why' is not going to be able to be answered, you know?" Fort Worth police officer Carter Tracy said. "And so, it'll take time. But again, this is something that just should never have happened. I'm going to keep saying that, you know, it's just very gruesome." The affidavit did not mention a motive for the homicide. Valdez has since been taken into custody and has requested a lawyer. He was charged with murder and is now being held at the Tarrant County Jail on a $750,000 (£564,249) bond. The Mirror has contacted Forth Worth police for comment via email. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 2,281 homicides in Texas in 2022. This represented a death rate of 7.6 per 100,000 people. In comparison there were 570 homicide victims in the year ending March 2024 in England and Wales, which have a combined population about double that of Texas.
