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Flying predator finally captured after violently attacking villagers for weeks (video)

Allan Rose Hill
Apr 08, 2025
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For weeks, a hawk has been terrorizing residents of the tiny English village of Flamstead. The bird-of-prey is blamed for more than 50 violet attacks that sent one man to the hospital, brought a halt to the Royal Mail, and led many citizens to wear helmets when out and about. Watch video below of the bird dive-bombing a yo…

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