Forever Young

Associated Press
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Cross-country skiers who set out on a crisp, moonlit night for a quiet outing in Bangor’s city forest are being targeted by an ornery owl.

Over the past three weeks, at least eight skiers and a few romping dogs apparently have fallen victim to a great horned owl that swoops down from a tree with talons outstretched and smacks them on the head.

Jim Allen of Bangor said he was skiing on East Trail in the Rolland F. Perry City Forest when he suddenly got whacked in the back of the head. His thick winter hat protected him from getting scratched.

Others haven’t been so lucky. Dan Cassidy, a local physician and avid night skier, said three skiers suffered small lacerations, but none needed stitches to close their wounds.

I wanted to warn you all about this. I might have to make a trip up there with Alex to take care of the problem. Just need to order some darts for my gun. So, in the mean time, wear your wool hat.