Brilio.net/en - There was shock and horror among the crowds at Alice Spring Wildlife Park, a wedge-tailed eagle gallantly planted its talons on its helpless prey... a little boy.
Witnesses said the eagle tried to grab the little green riding hood who is believed to be around six and eight years old like a "small animal".
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Christine O'Connell from Horsham, Victoria, who was watching bird show at Alice Springs Park, central Australia with her husband on 6 July when the incident occurred, told the BBC the eagle flew straight for the boy from about 15 meters away. She said that the bird probably distracted by the noise created by the little boy who kept running his zipper up and down.
The attack could left the little boy with more injuries if park staff had not intervened the one-sided bout.
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"On Wednesday, 6 July, an incident occurred at the Alice Springs Desert Park where an eagle made contact with an audience member," the park said in a statement.
"A thorough investigation regarding the circumstances behind this incident is under way and the eagle will be removed from the show while this investigation is ongoing."
Once more, Australia lives up to its wild reputation!
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