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Crows have been swooping on people in Tampines on a daily basis, and residents believe the feathered fowls may be retaliating after their nests were removed.
Shin Min Daily News reported that the incidents occurred between Tampines Street 42 and 43, where several passers-by said they were attacked and scratched on their heads.
PHOTO: SHIN MIN DAILY NEWS
She recounted that as she was crossing the road, a crow clawed at her head while another pecked her shoulder.
"I was shocked and frightened. I screamed loudly and ran across the road. Luckily, the crows didn't continue chasing me," she said.
Ms Luo said that her scalp went numb from the pain and she immediately texted her daughter, warning her to take a different route home.
When she reached her flat, she noticed several bumps and some bleeding on her head, and quickly disinfected the wounds.
PHOTO: SHIN MIN DAILY NEWS
Two crows were also seen perched on tree branches nearby, cawing at pedestrians and staring at them as they walked past.
PHOTO: SHIN MIN DAILY NEWS
The problem has persisted for several months, said a resident who only wished to be known as Mr Lamake (transliterated), 65.
He said he had heard of at least four attacks and would deliberately avoid the area when heading out with his family. He added that he had noticed a large nest in recent weeks, likely built by the crows.
On the afternoon of 12 Sept, a team arrived to remove the nest, which contained several eggs. As workers cleared the site, two crows circled the area.
That very evening, Ms Luo and others were attacked.
"I've heard that crows have very good memory. Since their nest was destroyed, they could be deliberately targeting passers-by as revenge," said Mr Lamake.
Apart from Ms Luo, another female resident who declined to be named, was also attacked by crows the following morning.
He said a crow swooped down from behind and clawed at him before flying away.
PHOTO: SHIN MIN DAILY NEWS
"I didn't even have time to react," he recounted.
When he used his phone camera to check for injuries, he discovered an 8cm-long wound on his forehead. He later disinfected it at home.
PHOTO: SHIN MIN DAILY NEWS
ByTrixy TohJournalist
Tampines residents report attacks by crows after nests removed
One resident said a crow clawed at her head while another pecked her shoulder.Crows have been swooping on people in Tampines on a daily basis, and residents believe the feathered fowls may be retaliating after their nests were removed.
Shin Min Daily News reported that the incidents occurred between Tampines Street 42 and 43, where several passers-by said they were attacked and scratched on their heads.
Resident had bumps and blood on her head
A resident of Block 443, who only wished to be known as Ms Luo, 42, told Shin Min she was attacked while returning home on Sept 12 at around 7pm.She recounted that as she was crossing the road, a crow clawed at her head while another pecked her shoulder.
"I was shocked and frightened. I screamed loudly and ran across the road. Luckily, the crows didn't continue chasing me," she said.
Ms Luo said that her scalp went numb from the pain and she immediately texted her daughter, warning her to take a different route home.
When she reached her flat, she noticed several bumps and some bleeding on her head, and quickly disinfected the wounds.
Crow problem persisted for several months
When Shin Min reporters visited the area on Sept 13, many residents confirmed experiencing similar attacks or said they had heard of neighbours being targeted.Two crows were also seen perched on tree branches nearby, cawing at pedestrians and staring at them as they walked past.
The problem has persisted for several months, said a resident who only wished to be known as Mr Lamake (transliterated), 65.
He said he had heard of at least four attacks and would deliberately avoid the area when heading out with his family. He added that he had noticed a large nest in recent weeks, likely built by the crows.
On the afternoon of 12 Sept, a team arrived to remove the nest, which contained several eggs. As workers cleared the site, two crows circled the area.
That very evening, Ms Luo and others were attacked.
"I've heard that crows have very good memory. Since their nest was destroyed, they could be deliberately targeting passers-by as revenge," said Mr Lamake.
Apart from Ms Luo, another female resident who declined to be named, was also attacked by crows the following morning.
Elderly man left with 8cm wound on forehead
A resident in his 70s, who only wished to be known as Mr Wong, said he was also attacked on the morning of Sept 2.He said a crow swooped down from behind and clawed at him before flying away.
"I didn't even have time to react," he recounted.
When he used his phone camera to check for injuries, he discovered an 8cm-long wound on his forehead. He later disinfected it at home.
ByTrixy TohJournalist
