'Aggressive' Turkey Captured On University Of Michigan Campus
ANN ARBOR (WWJ/AP) - A wandering turkey is in custody after causing a stir at the University of Michigan.
The bird attracted the attention of university students and staff as it roamed wooded areas, chased passers-by and got in the way of bus traffic.
Described as a "fugitive" a "thug" and a "menace to society" the bird has become somewhat of a star on social media, where it's shown up in videos and selfies. Some on Twitter reported the bird was attacking people, although that has not been confirmed by police.
Police said they started getting calls about the "aggressive" wild bird in late June. They cautioned students not to approach the animal.
The Ann Arbor News reports the bird was captured Sunday and relocated to an animal rescue facility in southern Michigan. University police spokeswoman Diane Brown says a cage was put out to help capture the bird, adding that officials are "thankful the turkey and other people didn't get hurt."
A second turkey on North Campus was fatally struck by a car.
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