Attack Geese Force Evasive Action
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota- A high flying and determined flock of geese, just like those that brought down a US Airways plane in the Hudson River, forced an NWA 757 to quickly change course. Captain Randall J. Nehs told FAA officials "The damn things just seemed bent on going suicidal in my engines. I made a hard nose dive to avoid them and scared the hell out of everybody on board. One flight attendant ended up 32 rows back without taking a step."
Lazy Horse Scares Children Away From Riding
FARGO, North Dakota- Mary Hooland, the owner of the Sunny Days Riding Education and Day Care Center says she thinks her horses have a plan to get out of trail riding. "They go right up to the kids and scare the snot out of 'em before we even get the little buggers saddled up. If they don't ride, I can't charge for it. I'm losing serious coin."
500 Pound Moose 'Fell Out of the Sky'
CLINTON, Maine- Police said a 500-pound moose fell 18 feet to its death when it jumped a guardrail on an Interstate 95 overpass. A motorist called town clerk Shirley Bailey and said "a moose just fell out of the sky." The driver was under the bridge when he spotted the falling moose, and was "pretty excited about it," Bailey reports, adding, "We also had calls claiming Sarah Palin was skeet shooting, the Royal Lipazzaner Moose Show was in town and that Rocky lost his Bullwinkle. We did check on Governor Palin's whereabouts. She was in Alaska at the time. The other calls we knew were jokes."
David Visits America
NEW YORK, New York- The Metropolitan Museum has created a version of Michelangelo's iconic David statue with an American twist. "We've had scientists calculate what the original David physique would look like eating the typical American diet, and if David had cable and didn't work out, this is what he would look like. We think it will be a big draw," said spokesman David Feldman.
The Source of Swine Flu Discovered?
WAYLAND, Iowa- Bob Weber has been raising hogs for decades and his grand-kids are used to being around his animals. But when he saw one kissing a hog he got worried. "What with all this swine flu in the news I got worried when I seen little Angus giving one a smooch. For generations we have been kissing hogs, and quite often, but now it's got me worried." University of Iowa biologists have tested his herd and assured Weber his herd is flu free.
Faith In The Family Organization Announces Winning Couple
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia- Dr. Pendleton Kennewick has announced his organization's annual Couple of the Year Award will go to Bertha and Florian Klasinski. "This loving couple work so well together and trust each other in a way that few ever do and we want to acknowledge their success with this award," said Dr. Kennewick. "Plus, can you believe her sense of balance?"
Asian Carp Hits American Jet Skier
PEORIA, Illinois—Firefighters rescued a man who was knocked from his Jet Ski by an Asian carp on Tuesday afternoon in the Illinois River.
Tad Newell, 22, of Hanna City was riding his new Jet Ski when he ran into the large, leaping fish that knocked him from the Jet Ski. Newell had a cell phone with him and summoned help, telling police the carp had been dogging him all day and finally caught him right in the jaw.
Women's Group Complains
BEAVER DAM, Wisconsin- The Hartley Beef farm has been sued by the local chapter of the National Organization of Women for allowing their cattle to mount in plain view. "We don't want young women driving by Hartley farm to think that to get a man to love you you have to let him push your head under a fence while engaged in the physical act," said Janie Milton, NOW chapter president. Robert Hartley said, "I have no idea what these people are talking about. I make beef. I need calves. Where they do it is their choice."
Mice Embarrass Another Skater
LOS ANGELES, California- James Alcroft is certain rodents hate his figure skaters. Mice have bitten into and weakened the straps of two of his female figure skaters leading to very difficult moments during big routines. "You just can't skate with confidence when you have a boob hanging out," said the frustrated manager.
Deer Causes Sudden Stop, Boat Goes Camping
HOLLAND, Michigan- Bernie Filpot was bringing his boat to the launch to start the season but before he even got to the water his boat ended up in his camper. "I never suspected I'd see a deer in this part of town but out of nowhere there it was. I hit the brakes hard and suddenly the bow is in the bedroom. This sure changes our plans for the summer."