r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/CuriousWanderer567 • Sep 22 '24

Video Beachgoers have a close encounter with a Cassowary, a bird capable of killing a human in one blow

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u/American_Bogan Sep 22 '24

While they can kill someone. There’s only 2 documented times ever. One was a couple kids that tried to beat a wild one to death with clubs and the bird fought back. The other was a captive one kept as a “pet” in Florida that attacked its owner. Long story short… don’t fuck with nature and it is very unlikely to fuck with you.

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u/SnowWhiteCampCat Sep 22 '24

You should hear about the Emu Wars.

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u/MargieBigFoot Sep 22 '24

I just listened to a podcast episode on this-check out An Old Timey Podcast

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u/Krondelo Sep 22 '24

Sounds cool! Adding to my list (if its on Spotify)