In spite of all our differences, the one thing that binds all living creatures is that we each have an expiration date. This finality to our existence is what makes life special, something to be cherished and protected. But occasionally things can go terribly wrong…
Apr
4th
Author: Taz |
Files under Animals, Casualties: Low, Sports
The Red Sox-Yankees rivalry is intense, but this is going too far. Once again, "A-Rod" got an unfriendly welcome at Fenway Park. But this time it was 13-year-old Alexa Rodriguez, and not the Yankees All-Star third baseman Alex Rodriguez.
Alexa was touring Fenway Park on a school trip Thursday when she was attacked by a red-tailed hawk living in the upper deck behind home plate. The hawk drew a little blood from her scalp, but Alexa was not seriously injured. The hawk, perched on a railing while the students toured the stadium, swooped with its talons extended right at the girl, scratching her scalp. Wildlife officials removed the hawk’s nest and egg.
