UPDATE:
Delta police have reported a fourth owl attack in Tsawwassen.
This attack occurred between 5:30 and 6 p.m. on Sunday in the 1600 block of Duncan Drive.
Police say a teen was targeted again.
Police provided precautions to the teen and family regarding headwear, and recommended covering ponytails. Fortunately the teen was not injured.
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ORIGINAL STORY POSTED BELOW
An aggressive owl is in attack mode in Tsawwassen. It’s prey of choice – cyclists and joggers.
According to Delta police, a female jogger was apparently attacked around 6 a.m. Thursday in the 1700 block of 56A Street. The incident was reported when a concerned man went outside to investigate after hearing screams, and was dive bombed twice by an angry owl. Police were unable to locate the jogger, though another witness also reported seeing the woman apparently being attacked from the skies above.
The second reported dive bombing came into police on Friday morning when a Delta resident said her teenage son was attacked by a large owl while riding his bike through the South Delta Rec Centre parking lot Thursday night.
The owl apparently grabbed onto the boy’s helmet as if it was trying to take it.
Thankfully, police have not had any reports of injuries.
“Our officers reached out to the BC Conservation Office, and apparently this is not an uncommon occurrence,” said DPD public affairs coordinator Cris Leykauf. “Joggers and cyclists are recommended to pick a different route for the time being. And it seems they should avoid wearing toques or flashy head wear if travelling through that area.”
