NJ cops use pepper spray on aggressive groundhog

[babylonsister]

What, no taser? How 'bout a contract? :shrug:

http://www.salon.com/wires/ap/2009/07/24/D99L1OU00_us_odd_groundhog_pepper_spray/index.html

NJ cops use pepper spray on aggressive groundhog


Jul 24th, 2009 | BOONTON, N.J. -- Police in northern New Jersey needed pepper spray to thwart a groundhog on the attack. Boonton resident Alex Scott told police the rodent chased him when he entered his garage and tried to get his truck. Police Sgt. Mike Danyo and Officer Paul Ryan said the groundhog went on the attack when they arrived.

Police said Danyo tripped and fell. His partner sprayed pepper spray into the groundhog's face, giving the officers time to snare it.

The animal was euthanized and its remains will be shipped to the state health department for rabies testing.

[joeybee12]

1. I smell a cover-up...

..."attack" Hah! I bet the groundhog was minding his own business.

[izquierdista]

2. That's what you think

I'll bet the same thing happens tomorrow, and the day after, and the day after that. You watch and see.

[joeybee12]

7. Hee-hee!

:P

[dixiegrrrrl]

10. Very good.

[Rincewind]

3. Peppered Ground Hog!!

That's good eatin'.

[BlooInBloo]

4. According to DUers, the groundhog was being a jackass, so they should have no problem with this.

[Kadie]

5. I was just reading this at SFGate... some of the replies there

Some of the responses at SFGate....



Don't people have shovels anymore?


I'm not sure how I feel about this... what color was the groundhog?


I really hope they didn't over pepper the meat. That would truly be a waste.



LOL

[damntexdem]

6. Does that mean six more weeks of winter?

Well, during a Texas summer, that would likely be welcome.

[rucky]

8. He was just trying to get back into his hole!

[Pavulon]

9. 17hmr or 22-250 are the preferred method

for groundhog disposal..