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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
'Finally We Got Him!': 'Punk' Duck Nabbed After Terrorizing Florida Community
A Florida community can breathe easy now that a local rogue known for stalking and attacking residents has been apprehended. Jimmy, a Muscovy duck, was captured this week in the Cape Coral neighborhood he had held hostage by his acts of terror. Prior to being caught, Jimmy had attacked multiple people, local news station Fox 4 Now reported earlier this month. Neighborhood resident James Sepulveda described sitting on his porch, 'eyes closed,' when he suddenly 'felt a jab' on his hand and realized Jimmy had bitten him and drawn blood. In video footage from the news outlet, Sepulveda can be seen opening his door a crack to see Jimmy standing just outside. The man then says the duck is 'waiting' for him. Jimmy even chased Fox 4 reporter Bella Line while she attempted to report on his misdeeds. Muscovy ducks are native to Central and South America, Mexico and some parts of Texas. While the ducks are seen in the wild throughout Florida, they are a non-native species in the state. It's legal in Florida to capture 'nuisance' Muscovy ducks, but illegal to release them back to the wild because they can 'can transmit diseases to or interbreed with Florida's native waterfowl,' according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. After Jimmy's story went viral, animal rescuer Mark Quadrozzi of Remarkable Rescues stepped up with a solution that would work for humans and duck alike. This week, Quadrozzi managed to catch Jimmy and relocate him to his animal sanctuary more than 200 miles away in Ocala, where the bird can join a flock of other Muscovy ducks. Sepulveda was thrilled with the news. 'Finally we got him!' he said, per Fox 35 Orlando. The news outlet noted that it wasn't clear whether Jimmy was the only unruly duck in the area, or if others could remain. Quadrozzi believes that Jimmy, who is about 3 to 4 months old, was probably raised by people and abandoned. He also said the duck's age and sex explain a lot about his behavior. 'This is a young male,' Quadrozzi told Fox 4. 'Yes, and that's why he's being such a punk.' School Clears Out Its Halls Each Year To Help Duck Family Get Home Oldest Known Wild Bird Has Been Spotted Again — And She's Got A New Boyfriend Bald Eagle Feared Injured Deemed Simply 'Too Fat To Fly'
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
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
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Shocking injuries of old man viciously attacked by unlikely beast in stunning coastal Florida town
A Florida community was recently ambushed by a 'vicious' and unlikely beast who left an old man injured. A Muscovy duck recently made its way to a neighborhood in Cape Coral - about four hours outside of Orlando - but the animal was not at all welcoming to its neighbors. James Sepulveda, a resident who has lived in the area since 1998, was left with an injury on his hand after the duck bit him. '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,' he told Fox 4. 'All of a sudden, I felt a jab on my hand and it was bleeding.' Sepulveda wasn't the only one attacked by the duck, as Richard Guy, a neighbor who lives down the street from him, was also targeted. '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 the outlet, showing injuries near his wrist. At one point, the duck, later named Jimmy, even followed Sepulveda into his home. When news first broke of the animal's terrifying behavior, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said Muscovy ducks are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The act prohibits the killing, selling, capturing, trading or transportation of specific birds without prior authorization, according to the agency's website. 'Muscovy ducks are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, but the US Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a Control Order allowing control of Muscovy ducks and their nests and eggs in areas outside their natural range,' FWC told the outlet. The particular ducks are known to inhabit Texas, not the Sunshine State. If they need to be removed, the process has to include them being either humanely killed or donated to scientific or educational institutes, per the agency. After news of Jimmy's actions spread across the community, the terrorizing duck was taken to an animal sanctuary. Mark Quadrozzi with Remarkable Rescues in Ocala took it upon himself to remove the feisty animal from the neighborhood. 'When you have a duck that wants to actually make physical contact with a person like that, but in a way with its beak it's more of a social thing. It's kind of a given that it was hand raised by someone,' the expert told the outlet. After looking around for Jimmy for about an hour, Quadrozzi finally located the animal and quickly realized why it might have been acting out. 'This is a young male. Yes, that's why he's being such a punk,' he said. He believes the duck is about three to four-months-old and was likely hand-raised. Jimmy was placed in a cage and taken to the animal sanctuary to live with other Muscovy ducks. Now, local residents wont have to be on edge when they leave their homes.
Toronto Sun
6 days ago
- 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
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Quack Attack: Florida neighborhood dealing with attacks from aggressive duck
A Florida neighborhood has an unwanted guest creating a lot of mischief. The community invader isn't a gator or bear, but a Muscovy duck. The duck bit one man so severely that the injury sent him to the hospital. Neighbors said the duck has been terrorizing them for weeks. The ducks are a protected species in Florida, though the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued a control order on ducks outside their natural range, which is actually Texas. 'They're actually committing injury to individuals they should get rid of,' said neighbor James Sepulveda. FWC says the ducks must be humanely killed or donated to educational or scientific Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
