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8. Thanks for the info., it's seeming more like a possible hoax

Tue Jul 23, 2019, 10:08 AM

Jul 2019

although I believe Herring gulls can attack if they think their nest is threatened as in this 2015 story.

Gizmo and owner.

Dog Pecked to Death in Cornwall Garden Attack, 2015
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/earth/wildlife/11740893/Pet-dog-pecked-to-death-by-seagull-in-horrific-garden-attack.html

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Seagull Carries Away Dog from Garden in Devon, England [View all] appalachiablue Jul 2019 OP

Major predators, those large birds, coyotes & fox in my area.. appalachiablue Jul 2019 #4

Surprising yes, I never heard of them going after a small dog. appalachiablue Jul 2019 #5

Maximum weight for a gull is 5.5 pounds; the dog weighed over 4 pounds muriel_volestrangler Jul 2019 #7

Thanks for the info., it's seeming more like a possible hoax appalachiablue Jul 2019 #8