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A cassowary- the world's most dangerous bird -attacked and killed its owner when the man fell on his farm in Florida,
Authorities said on Saturday the Australian-native the cassowary killed the man on Friday on the property near Gainesville, likely using its long claws.
The victim was apparently breeding the birds, which are found in northern Queensland, state wildlife officials said.
“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.
The victim was apparently breeding the birds, which are found in northern Queensland, state wildlife officials said. (AAP)
He said first responders got a call at 10am on Friday and rushed the man to a hospital for trauma care but he died.
The county sheriff’s office identified the victim as Marvin Hajos, 75, and said a death investigation has been opened.
“Initial information indicates that this was a tragic accident for Mr Hajos,” said Lt. Brett Rhodenizer, a sheriff’s office spokesman, in an email to the paper.
“The cassowary involved remains secured on private property at this time.”
A cassowary- the world's most dangerous bird -attacked and killed its owner when the man fell on his farm in Florida, (AAP)
Cassowaries are similar to emus and stand up to 1.8 meters tall and weigh up to 60 kilograms, with black body feathers and distinctive, bright blue heads and necks.
The San Diego Zoo’s website calls the cassowary the world’s most dangerous bird with a 10cm, 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 50 kph through the dense forest underbrush,” the website says.
Cassowaries are eaten in parts of New Guinea and are endangered in Australia.
Cassowaries are similar to emus and stand up to 1.8 meters tall and weigh up to 60 kilograms, with black body feathers and distinctive, bright blue heads and necks. (AAP)
The birds are not raised for food in the US, but are sought after by collectors of exotic birds, according to authorities.
To obtain a 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.
She said the commission lists the cassowary as a type of wildlife that can “pose a danger to people.”
Wildlife officials did not answer phone calls late Saturday from The Associated Press and it wasn’t immediately known what would happen with the bird.
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https://www.9news.com.au/world/cass...usa-news/b19941b2-d7b2-4e5c-ba58-886b2256fb05
Authorities said on Saturday the Australian-native the cassowary killed the man on Friday on the property near Gainesville, likely using its long claws.
The victim was apparently breeding the birds, which are found in northern Queensland, state wildlife officials said.
“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.
The victim was apparently breeding the birds, which are found in northern Queensland, state wildlife officials said. (AAP)
He said first responders got a call at 10am on Friday and rushed the man to a hospital for trauma care but he died.
The county sheriff’s office identified the victim as Marvin Hajos, 75, and said a death investigation has been opened.
“Initial information indicates that this was a tragic accident for Mr Hajos,” said Lt. Brett Rhodenizer, a sheriff’s office spokesman, in an email to the paper.
“The cassowary involved remains secured on private property at this time.”
A cassowary- the world's most dangerous bird -attacked and killed its owner when the man fell on his farm in Florida, (AAP)
Cassowaries are similar to emus and stand up to 1.8 meters tall and weigh up to 60 kilograms, with black body feathers and distinctive, bright blue heads and necks.
The San Diego Zoo’s website calls the cassowary the world’s most dangerous bird with a 10cm, 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 50 kph through the dense forest underbrush,” the website says.
Cassowaries are eaten in parts of New Guinea and are endangered in Australia.
Cassowaries are similar to emus and stand up to 1.8 meters tall and weigh up to 60 kilograms, with black body feathers and distinctive, bright blue heads and necks. (AAP)
The birds are not raised for food in the US, but are sought after by collectors of exotic birds, according to authorities.
To obtain a 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.
She said the commission lists the cassowary as a type of wildlife that can “pose a danger to people.”
Wildlife officials did not answer phone calls late Saturday from The Associated Press and it wasn’t immediately known what would happen with the bird.
© Nine Digital Pty Ltd 2019
https://www.9news.com.au/world/cass...usa-news/b19941b2-d7b2-4e5c-ba58-886b2256fb05
