[meteorite-list] The goose that survived...(YES- it is meteorite related!)

From: Mike Groetz <mpg444_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 04:44:22 -0800 (PST)
Message-ID: <568235.54452.qm_at_web32903.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

What a hoot...

http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/world-news/the-goose-that-survived-crashing-into-a-meteorite-only-to-be-savaged-by-a-fox_10016356.html

The goose that survived crashing into a meteorite only
to be savaged by a fox!

February 5th, 2008 - 5:14 pm ICT by admin - Email
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London, Feb 5 (ANI): A goose survived being hit by a
9lb meteorite and crashing into a car only to fall
prey to a hungry fox.

And, witness to all this was Brit postman Adrian
Mannion who was enjoying his morning cup of tea with
wife Fiona when the bizarre set of events unfolded.

According to Mannion, the Canada Goose was left dazed
when after banging into a meteorite, it fell headlong
into his cars roof, causing 2,500 pounds worth of
damage.

However, there was no reprieve for the bird, for a
hungry fox then grabbed it dragged it away before the
Mannions could rescue it.

We heard two almighty thuds and rushed out to see this
large, odd-looking rock next to our Mini and a very
poorly-looking mangled goose on the car roof, The Sun
quoted Mr Mannion, as saying.

A flock of Canada Geese were overhead so the falling
stone must have hit the poor creature.

Mrs Mannion added: It has to be the unluckiest bird
ever. It survived being knocked out by a meteorite
only to be savaged by a fox.

The meteorite is now being studied by researchers at
the University of Derby. It is one of only 1,000
asteroid fragments that hit earth each year. (ANI)





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