Turkey terrorizing people on DC trail

WASHINGTON (WJLA) – A turkey with an perspective has been the bane of walkers, joggers and bikers on the Anacostia Riverwalk Path in northeast Washington, D.C., for months.

“He attacked me,” mentioned jogger Everett Alvarez, including that the turkey adopted him after he began working sooner.

“He had chased me a few good 300, 400 yards,” mentioned biker Tyron Broadus.

“So, I circled to run and he lunged once more and pecked me on my butt!” mentioned Lucinda Fleeson, one other path customer.

The turkey has gotten individuals on each side of the D.C.-Maryland line.

The Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation Division has put up an indication to discourage individuals from approaching it.

“I imply, some individuals don’t pay attention,” mentioned Victor Davila with the division. “They attempt to go as much as it and take footage and stuff like that.”

DeDe Folarin, a member of the D.C. band Uncommon Essence, mentioned the chook obtained him as he rode via on his bike April 12.

“He jumped within the air and he virtually clawed my face,” Folarin mentioned. “So, he form of knocked me off the bike and actually chased me round for like 5 minutes.”

The chook then went for a girl, which Folarin videoed.

“He turned his sights on a younger woman on the opposite bike,” Folarin mentioned. “And evidently, that’s after I pulled my cellphone out and I began recording.”

Folarin mentioned he chased the turkey away with a stick after the lady yelled for assist.

“I’ve been prepping myself for the subsequent turkey assault,” Folarin mentioned.

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