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A Friday Laugh for you all....
So, I just had to share this....
The campus I work at is located near a body of water, and this time of year can get kind of annoying because the geese that live in the area get very territorial. Our facilities manager just sent this to the entire campus... I don't know why, but I think it's one of the funniest things I've read all week!
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As most are aware, we have a goose that is actively defending its mates nest located next to the building. As geese are still a protected species we are very limited to the types of control available to us without a permit. Fortunately this aggression is normally short in duration. Please see the following suggestions if you find yourself confronted while entering or leaving the building.
Thank you.
Facilities Management
WHAT TO DO IF A GOOSE ATTACKS
* Maintain direct eye contact and keep your chest and face pointed at the goose.
* If the goose acts aggressively, calmly and slowly back away, watching for obstacles.
* Maintain a neutral demeanor, i.e., do not act hostile or show fear.
Most injuries occur when trying to avoid an attack and tripping over an object (e.g., stairs, curbs, etc.).
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF A GOOSE ATTACKS ME?
Waterfowl have excellent vision. Geese seem to pay very close attention to the eyes and body language of humans and other animals. An encounter with an aggressive goose can usually be resolved if you maintain direct eye contact while facing your body directly towards the attacking goose. Never turn your back or shoulders away from the hostile goose, and never close or squint your eyes or block your eyes with a purse or briefcase. If the goose makes an aggressive move towards you while hissing or spreading out its wings, you should slowly back away while using your peripheral vision to watch for obstacles you could trip over. Maintain a neutral demeanor toward the goose (i.e., do not yell, swing, kick, or act hostile). At the same time, do not cower, hide your face, turn your back, or run from the goose. Over aggression may cause the female to join the confrontation which usually causes an even more aggressive attack from the male. If a goose flies up towards your face, then duck or move away at a 90 degree angle to the direction of flight, still facing the attacking goose.
Re: A Friday Laugh for you all....
This part made me laugh out loud....note to self....90 degree angle and do not squint, do not cower......DO NOT SQUINT OR COWER! 90 degrees...90 degrees...
lol!
I guess that is good to know but it makes you picture someone being chased by a goose.
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