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Look out for dive-bombing hawks in Crofton

Published 05/23/08

They aren't as exotic as the snakehead, but they are probably just as menacing.

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A family of hawks is causing problems for Crofton mail carriers, and a fox near the post office is coming too close to customers.

 

And to top it off, the town that brought you a fish that can walk on land is now home to a coyote.

While all these animals can be aggressive, only the hawks have caused problems, dive-bombing mail carriers as they make deliveries near 1685 Tarleton Road. Last week, one made contact, clawing a carrier on his arm, and sending him to a health clinic for treatment.

"He's OK," said Freda...

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