Big Bird kills owner
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Large, flightless bird attacks and kills its fallen owner
13 Apr 2019
ALACHUA, Fla. (AP) ? A large, flightless bird native to Australia and New Guinea attacked and killed its owner when the man fell on his property in Florida, authorities said Saturday.
The Alachua County Fire Rescue Department told the Gainesville Sun that a cassowary killed the man Friday on the property near Gainesville, likely using its long claws. The victim, whose name was not released, was apparently breeding the birds, state wildlife officials said.
?It looks like it was accidental. My understanding is that the gentleman was in the vicinity of the bird and at some point fell. When he fell, he was attacked,? Deputy Chief Jeff Taylor told the newspaper.
Cassowaries are similar to emus and stand up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall and weigh up to 130 pounds (60 kilograms), with black body feathers and bright blue heads and necks.
The San Diego Zoo?s website calls cassowaries the world?s most dangerous bird with a four-inch (10-centimeter), dagger-like claw on each foot.
?The cassowary can slice open any predator or potential threat with a single swift kick. Powerful legs help the cassowary run up to 31 miles per hour (50 kph) through the dense forest underbrush,? the website says.
Cassowaries are not raised for food in the U.S., but are sought after by collectors of exotic birds.
To obtain the mandatory permit, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission requires cassowary owners to have ?substantial experience? and meet specific cage requirements, spokeswoman Karen Parker told the newspaper.
Wildlife officials did not answer phone calls late Saturday from The Associated Press and it could not be learned what happened to the bird.
All "pets" are not tame, a wild animal will retain it's inbred instincts.
Large, flightless bird attacks and kills its fallen owner
13 Apr 2019
ALACHUA, Fla. (AP) ? A large, flightless bird native to Australia and New Guinea attacked and killed its owner when the man fell on his property in Florida, authorities said Saturday.
The Alachua County Fire Rescue Department told the Gainesville Sun that a cassowary killed the man Friday on the property near Gainesville, likely using its long claws. The victim, whose name was not released, was apparently breeding the birds, state wildlife officials said.
?It looks like it was accidental. My understanding is that the gentleman was in the vicinity of the bird and at some point fell. When he fell, he was attacked,? Deputy Chief Jeff Taylor told the newspaper.
Cassowaries are similar to emus and stand up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall and weigh up to 130 pounds (60 kilograms), with black body feathers and bright blue heads and necks.
The San Diego Zoo?s website calls cassowaries the world?s most dangerous bird with a four-inch (10-centimeter), dagger-like claw on each foot.
?The cassowary can slice open any predator or potential threat with a single swift kick. Powerful legs help the cassowary run up to 31 miles per hour (50 kph) through the dense forest underbrush,? the website says.
Cassowaries are not raised for food in the U.S., but are sought after by collectors of exotic birds.
To obtain the mandatory permit, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission requires cassowary owners to have ?substantial experience? and meet specific cage requirements, spokeswoman Karen Parker told the newspaper.
Wildlife officials did not answer phone calls late Saturday from The Associated Press and it could not be learned what happened to the bird.
All "pets" are not tame, a wild animal will retain it's inbred instincts.
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I was training with some Australian SAS guys in the late 80's. We went to the field and with all the snakes and other stuff down under that will kill you they were more worried about this bird. We saw one and these ran like a bunch of chickens, I figured if it was that bad I better beat feet too.
Those things are no joke there are videos of them attacking and they are vicious.0 -
I think the # 8 shot needs an upgrade when bird hunting. 0 -
I guess if they have 4? daggers on each foot, they are probably illegal in the UK? 0 -
When they are kept in zoos, keepers do not go into the enclosures with them, unlike Rheas and Emus and even ostriches unless they are nesting. 0 -
I am familiar with the bird. They are No Joke. Can definately Kill you. Too bad for the guy. 0 -
GreatGuns wrote:I wonder how one would taste after spinning on a rotisserie for the day, mopped with garlic butter and herbs?
Jim
If they taste like an the Emu, then you would want to cook it like a side of beef. They taste almost identical to beef, and are considered a red meat. only a lot leaner and drier so you surely don't want to cook him more than medium rare. With rare being preferable. But I never really did like rare Meats.
A friend and I shot one down in Beaver Utah that some farmer had let loose when he is losing his butt trying to raise them. Made for nice Sunday afternoon BBQ0 -
Ostrich Burgers, are Mmmmnnnnnn good. 
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I hear they taste like chicken. 0 -
In my time in the highlands of Papua New Guinea, in the bush I saw many of the smaller cassowary but only the tracks and old nests of the large ones.
I did get to meet one that was caged at the Kiburu lodge near Mendi.
That bird strode right up to the edged of the cage and looked at me eye to eye, with bottomless eyes like a shark, not a hint of fear of a human. Looking down at the feet, they look absolutely prehistoric with that large dagger toe that's used to rip open logs and such for food.
They boys in the bush always had stories of people that had been gutted by "Bigpela Cassowary".
Now it seems those stories have some validation.
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GreatGuns wrote:Yea, I saw that movie too Remmy. :roll:
Jim
I didn't know they made a movie about my life. But I guess they should, it is bigger than life0 -
I've had Emu burgers. They are nothing like beef. Yes, they are a red meat, but much leaner, and richer taste than any beef. Delicious. 0 -
Are you kidding?? I used to ride one of those things to work when I was living In downtown PoPOugawa back in the 1960. 0 -
do you mount up from the left like a horse or the right??? How many times were you late to work??Ricci Wright wrote:Are you kidding?? I used to ride one of those things to work when I was living In downtown PoPOugawa back in the 1960.
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montanajoe wrote:
do you mount up from the left like a horse or the right??? How many times were you late to work??Ricci Wright wrote:Are you kidding?? I used to ride one of those things to work when I was living In downtown PoPOugawa back in the 1960.
Do they allow them in the Sonic Drive up lane?
I had a couple Buddies try to ride their horses through the Hardees Drive Through. They were refused Service.
I believe you would look good, mounted on an Emu Ricci.0 -
I look good mounted on anything. 0 -
Ricci Wright wrote:I look good mounted on anything.
ohh lawd,,,
MONITOR0 -
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Damn thing on his head looks deadly enough without the daggers!0 -
One of our neighbor's daughters and her husband were transferred to somewhere in N.E. Australia. I remember her telling her Dad something about these birds attacking people 0 -
i recal seeing a discovery show with thoes birds and how deadly they are and not afraid of people and wil go after them
on a lighter note big bird always seemed a little happy and friendly0
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