Ouch! Weatherman left low in pecking order
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A zookeeper restrains a pelican after
it attacked TODAY weatherman Steve Jacobs |
A weather presenter has become the butt of his colleagues’ jokes and
a hit on YouTube after a pelican bit his backside while the camera was
rolling. Steve Jacobs was presenting a weather report at Sydney’s
Taronga Zoo for Channel 9 when the big-beaked bird took a dislike to
him.
The aggressive bird called Marnie lunged at the presenter and pecked
at his clothes.
Jacobs tried to keep broadcasting but Marnie went for him again
leaving him screaming and cowering in a corner. The pelican was
eventually led away by a member of staff while the presenter collapsed
in a heap laughing.
Jacobs wasn’t hurt but did have to endure some teasing.
Seoul shoe snatcher caught
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Just some of the stolen shoes waiting
to be reclaimed |
Police in Seoul eventually caught up with the 59-year-old shoe
snatcher known only as Park - but not before he had nabbed more than
1,200 pricey pairs. Park took full advantage of the Korean custom of
removing outdoor footwear before entering a building, especially funeral
home.
He disguised himself as a mourner, took off his own shoes, and then
left in a more expensive pair.
His ploy was uncovered when police caught him stealing three pairs of
shoes with a retail value of more than £1,000. They raided his warehouse
and were astonished to find more than 1,000 pairs of shoes set out ready
for resale. Police have now invited his victims to come forward and
reclaim their cherished shoes.
Who ate all the carrots?
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Family friend Ella McDonnell, 10,
struggles to lift the bunny |
Massive rabbit Ralph tips the scales at three stone and is hoping to
get his paws on a Guinness World Record. The Continental Giant is only
12 months old but already weighs the same amount as a three year old
child and is four foot long.
His owner Pauline Grant from Uckfield, East Sussex says he can munch
his way through £10 of food a day. His favourites are Weetabix, water
biscuits, apples, carrots, cabbages, toast, sweetcorn and huge bowls of
rabbit food.
Mrs Grant’s still awaiting confirmation of Ralph’s record breaking
weight but it appears big is in his blood - his late mother Amy is the
current title holder. Ralph’s dad Roberto is also a previous record
holder and had to sleep on a dog’s bed because he was too big for a
hutch. |
