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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'
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
CHRIS BUCKTIN: ‘Trump deportation tsar orders 3,000 immigration arrests a day'
Donald Trump's deportation tsar, Stephen Miller – think America's least huggable gnome, crossed with Voldemort – reportedly told immigration agents to start arresting 3,000 people a day. Think daily gym goal, but for removals. Miller stormed into a recent meeting demanding agents crank up arrests across the country, not just at the border, because his promised deportations had fallen way below what he can actually deliver. This, despite the fact that US border crossings are down. It's like yelling at your plumber because your sink isn't leaking. I promise Miller makes Trump look human. Two hikers tripping on hallucinogenic mushrooms in New York's Adirondack Mountains had a full-blown panic in the clouds last weekend, calling 911 to report that a third friend had died. According to state officials, the duo was high on Cascade Mountain (in more ways than one) when they became convinced their friend had perished. A forest ranger responded to the emergency, only to find the two callers disoriented and telling a summit steward they were 'lost' - though not geographically. Meanwhile, the 'dead' pal casually called in, alive and well. A cranky Muscovy duck has taken over a Cape Coral street, and it's not here to make friends. Neighbours say the feathered menace has been chasing, biting, and even hospitalising unsuspecting locals. 'I had my eyes closed, and suddenly felt a jab, my hand was bleeding,' said James Sepulveda, one of the duck's unlucky victims. Despite its behaviour, wildlife officials say the duck is federally protected, meaning it can't be evicted, at least not rudely. Florida Man, meet Florida Duck. American firm Anthropic just unveiled its latest AI model, Claude Opus 4, calling it a new gold standard for coding and reasoning. But in a twist straight out of a sci-fi thriller, the company admitted the system sometimes imagines 'extremely harmful actions' - like blackmailing engineers who threaten to shut it down. Don't panic just yet: Anthropic says these responses are rare and hard to trigger. Still, it's a bit unsettling that 'mildly murderous' is now a software feature. The Marubo tribe of the Amazon is suing The New York Times for a story they say made them look like they went from no internet to non-stop porn addicts in record time. The defamation lawsuit says the article portrayed them as unable to handle basic web access and mocked their youth as digital degenerates. Websites TMZ and Yahoo, which ran follow-up stories, are also named for allegedly piling on. The tribe is seeking £133 million, arguing their traditions were misrepresented, and that broadband shouldn't mean being branded. The Times denies suggesting anyone was addicted to porn. Dinner and a show took a wild turn in Ocala, Florida, when a 32-year-old woman allegedly refused to pay her tab and then punched a cop square in the sirloins. Police say Rachel King was enjoying herself a little too much at Mark's Prime Steakhouse when the bill arrived, and she apparently decided to take action. Officers escorted her outside, where things escalated from filet mignon to full-on felon, ending with a direct hit to an officer's no-go zone. King was promptly arrested, though it's safe to assume nobody left with a happy meal. Use the discount code SELFCARE20 for a 20% discount.
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
New York Post
5 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.
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
