Reports Of 'Swooping' Owl Prompt Warning On New Hampshire Trail
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KEENE, N.H. (CBS) – At least one person has reported being targeted by a "swooping" owl on a Keene, New Hampshire trail, authorities say.
The Parks & Recreation Department tells WBZ-TV they've received a report of a swooping incident on the Cheshire Rail Trail. The owner of a local sporting goods store tells The Keene Sentinel he's heard from three people that an owl has "dive-bombed" them.
"WARNING! Nesting Owl Swooping At Visitors. BE ALERT!" an orange sign on the trail reads.
The reported encounters have happened between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to people on foot. No injuries have been reported.
The New Hampshire Audubon Society has not yet verified if an owl is indeed responsible for the reports.
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