an eagle trying to grab a  boy

an eagle trying to grab a  boy

photo credit Christine O'Connell

An eagle tried to snatch a little boy during a recent birds show at Alice Springs Desert Park in 

Australia's Northern Territory.

The wedge-tailed eagle flew straight at the child, who was wearing a green hoodie and "kept running his zipper up and down.

Distracted by the noise, the eagle grabbed the boy's green hoodie and attempted to lift him away before park staff moved in.


The attack left the boy crying and bleeding, but his injuries were not severe.

according to report, 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.