[WardFive] Fw: Eagle Attempts to Grab Child

May just be an isolated incident, however, to be foretold is to be forewarned.

 

Albrette "Gigi" Ransom

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Sent: Friday, December 14, 2012 12:54 PM
Subject: Eagle Attempts to Grab Child

A short time ago, I was informed by some of a neighbor's children, that an eagle swooped down and tried to grab their younger brother, about 16-17 mos.  I was also told this was witnessed by an adult.  This area is within PSA 405.  One of the children pointed to my waistline as to the height of the eagle, which made it about 4 feet tall.  Further, the eagle then sat on a nearby tree limb, then suddenly flew over the area of the Brookland Ridge Apts wooded area in the 200 blk Varnum St NE , grabbed a squirrel and flew away.

 

Was also told 2 times earlier this week, this same eagle swooped down out of nowhere, caught a rat, and flew away.

 

I am aware that eagles are a protected species, and that the DC area was re-populated with eagles during early 2000 by a local conservation program.  I called Animal Control to find out if there have been other recent reportings of similar nature.

 

Also wanted to if this is an aberration in behavior for some reason, and if this is the case, public education information if there are any precautions residents may need to take during this time.

 

Not sure what the manager at Animal Control will say to me when she returns my report and inquiry.

 

Can provide specifics to MPD management if needed.

 

Albrette "Gigi" Ransom

Commissioner, ANC 5C12