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Gangster Bird ‘Turkules’ Finally Captured After Evading Authorities—but NJ Mayor Pardons Him

By Bob Hoge

A wild turkey with an attitude has been roaming the streets of West Orange, New Jersey, for months, stopping traffic and showing no fear—but he was finally caged Wednesday, according to officials. He caused so much chaos in the community that the NY Times wrote a story about him in October titled, “This Turkey Just Will Not Stop Crossing the Road.”

But the feathered fiend, named Turkules (rhymes with Hercules), also brought the community together:

Turkules had become a local mascot after taking a tranquilizer dart to the chest – but continuing to strut around defiantly – and showing no fear when walking across busy intersections.

‘He is a gangster. He will make his way back. He always does.’ Susan, a West Orange resident said to The Guardian.

‘It’s very sad. He has given the community near and far a reason to come together to hear of his adventures and determination.’

Read Full Article Here…(redstate.com)


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