A wild turkey, dubbed “Tom” by some and “Beeper” by others, has been seen blocking traffic, pecking at cars, and chasing after the police. Facebook users around the area can’t get enough of it.
- Neighbors in Appleton are amused by a wild turkey that has been causing a stir
- One reports that the turkey is obsessed with his truck and has even chased him down the street, while another put on a turkey costume to try to befriend the bird
- Appleton police are monitoring the situation, emphasizing the importance of safety as the turkey could pose a risk in roadways, and they are weighing a plan to relocate it to a safer area
(The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story, with additional details for the web)
Wild turkey terror? Appleton neighbors say, you bet.
I’m your Appleton neighborhood reporter Noah Cornelius, learning more about a bird that’s certainly been ruffling some feathers.
Rebecca Kuchenbecker and her son Jacob say they first saw the turkey in August outside of their home on Evergreen Drive.