1 Reason Not to Play With Your Zipper Near a wedge-tailed Eagle

by ParentCo. July 12, 2016

The youngster, said to be between six and eight, had been fiddling with the zipper of his jacket when the bird tried to pick him up "like a small animal" "For some reason the wedge-tailed Eagle did not like it and instead of flying over to the log he is meant to for a photo opportunity he flew straight at the young boy and attacked him. "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."
Source: Horrifying moment huge eagle tries to fly off with little boy at wildlife show - Mirror Online



ParentCo.

Author



Also in Conversations

mother with child
How Teaching Goal Setting Inspires Children

by Joy Turner

Setting goals allows kids to experience growth socially and emotionally by helping them develop self-regulation skills, gain responsibility and build confidence.

Continue Reading

mother with new baby
Postpartum Hospital Bag Essentials I Wish I Had

by Yelena Shuster

I’ve texted every pregnant person I know to ask them everything I could gather to make their hospital stay better. Here’s everything I wish I had—and why.

Continue Reading

sitting with friends
The Power of Taking the Time To Check in with Yourself

by Hannah Brencher

When I began cultivating a discipline of unplugging to be more present, I realized that I wasn't checking in with myself; I was making an excuse to check out.

Continue Reading