Warning issued after squirrel attacks 8 people in Novato. Zeebo???

[starrmtn001]

Zeebo?  You and  . . . LISA? ? ?   Oh, the humanity Squirrelality!!!

A vicious squirrel is on the prowl in Novato.

What’s been reported as a gray fox squirrel has jumped from trees and scampered into classrooms and garages to attack a total of eight people in northwest Novato in past weeks, and the Marin Humane Society is on the hunt to find the perpetrator before more attacks ensue.

“The fact is, we want people to stay calm,” said Lisa Bloch, Marin Humane Society spokeswoman. “It’s probably just one squirrel and a really unique situation.”

The biting and scratching attacks began three weeks ago when a squirrel reportedly leapt from a tree and onto a man’s head as he did yard work on Nov. 13. He was treated at Novato Community Hospital for his injuries. In another attack five days later, a squirrel entered a classroom at Pleasant Valley Elementary School on Sutro Avenue and attacked a student. As a teacher attempted to flee from the room, she too was attacked, according to the humane society officials.

Because the attacks have all taken place between Sutro Avenue and Vineyard Road, a single squirrel â€" likely hand-raised, and conditioned to feel comfortable around humans â€" is believed to be responsible. Clearly, Zeebo's MO.

“This is one of those stories that’s hard for us to hear,” said Alison Hermance, director of communications at WildCare in San Rafael. “It’s a situation the squirrel has no doubt been fed by people and has been encouraged to get close to people. When he doesn’t get what he wants â€" he attacks.”

Richard Williams, 78, had the most recently reported entanglement with the squirrel. On the day after Thanksgiving, Williams said he was working on small tasks around his garage, off of Vineyard Road, when he looked up to see a gray squirrel scampering towards him.

“He jumped me three or four different times,” Williams said Wednesday. “I got him off my shoulder the first time. He was clinging pretty hard. When I got him off, my hand and arm were torn up. When I got him off, he’d get back on.”

Williams said his wife, Norma Williams, alarmed by his screams, ran out into the garage with a broom. The squirrel then began to attack her, he said.

Williams managed to grab the squirrel by its tail and threw it to the ground. The squirrel, dazed and in a stupor, then ran off, he said.

Williams said his right arm, hand and leg were injured in the incident, along with his lip and head. His glasses were also broken during the scuffle.

“It was just a mad scramble. I was up and down on the garage floor. It was quite an experience,” he said.

Williams’ wife was more fortunate. She was wearing a jacket during the incident and was only scratched on her shoulders, he said. The couple received both vaccines for tetanus and rabies at Novato Community Hospital.

According to the humane society, rabies in squirrels is rare, but all victims have received anti-rabies treatment as a precaution.
http://www.marinij.com/environment-and-nature/20151202/warning-issued-after-squirrel-attacks-8-people-in-novato

[Evil Twin Of Zen]

[zeebo]

Ok so sometimes I visit the area to obtain a case of my fave boutique wine, but purely a coincidence I assure you.

[albrecht]

I wish I could find the clip but a few years back on New Year's Prediction show, hosted by Ian, a caller was talking about his prediction that "small rodents" would start attacking people and it would spread to larger animals. Ian had great fun with him with speculation but the guy was adament it wasn't going to be bears, wolves, etc but things like beavers...but it will start with the squirrels and other small rodents.

[starrmtn001]

I wish I could find the clip but a few years back on New Year's Prediction show, hosted by Ian, a caller was talking about his prediction that "small rodents" would start attacking people and it would spread to larger animals. Ian had great fun with him with speculation but the guy was adament it wasn't going to be bears, wolves, etc but things like beavers...but it will start with the squirrels and other small rodents.

Eek ! 

[ItsOver]

I wish I could find the clip but a few years back on New Year's Prediction show, hosted by Ian, a caller was talking about his prediction that "small rodents" would start attacking people and it would spread to larger animals. Ian had great fun with him with speculation but the guy was adament it wasn't going to be bears, wolves, etc but things like beavers...but it will start with the squirrels and other small rodents.

Sounds like Hitchcock's famous "The Birds," only with rodents.  Was this caller named "Dave," per chance?  Anything about shadows?

[albrecht]

Sounds like Hitchcock's famous "The Birds," only with rodents.  Was this caller named "Dave," per chance?  Anything about shadows?

No, the caller was much more well spoken and mentally balanced and sure of his opinions and didn't just agree with whatever Ian said. (Same show had an epic prediction that the Anti-Christ would come back- in the form of King Midas who exists currently in palladium, the metal. Ian's back-and-forth with the guy was also epic and hilarious.)

[ItsOver]

No, the caller was much more well spoken and mentally balanced and sure of his opinions and didn't just agree with whatever Ian said. (Same show had an epic prediction that the Anti-Christ would come back- in the form of King Midas who exists currently in palladium, the metal. Ian's back-and-forth with the guy was also epic and hilarious.)

Yep, can't be Dave.  I miss Ian.  He'd be great for the weekends.  I thought he usually did a good job discussing a book with the author.  He'd actually read the book.  I'm still laughing about "threatening the Hoover!"

[zeebo]

Prophecies?  Pffft.  Don't be alarmed by innocent gatherings of rambunctious squirrels.  There is no takeover planned.  Well, not a coordinated one as such anyhow.

[ItsOver]

We may need acorn registration, though.  A gang of squirrels, loaded-up with acorns?  I'm walking AROUND that park.

[starrmtn001]

Yep, can't be Dave.  I miss Ian.  He'd be great for the weekends.  I thought he usually did a good job discussing a book with the author.  He'd actually read the book.  I'm still laughing about "threatening the Hoover!"

I miss Ian too.  I, also, have tinnitus so I can understand why he quit.  We need the Hoover sound clip readily available on BellGab, if for nothing more than to cheer someone up.

[starrmtn001]

Prophecies?  Pffft.  Don't be alarmed by innocent gatherings of rambunctious squirrels.  There is no takeover planned.  Well, not a coordinated one as such anyhow.

Just so you know, Zeebo, I did read "Animal Farm."  Just sayin'.

[Mind Flayer Monk]

Zeebo?  You and  . . . LISA? ? ?   Oh, the humanity Squirrelality!!!

You in town for the Ren Fair, Zeebo?

[ItsOver]

You in town for the Ren Fair, Zeebo?

Wouldn't that clash with his smoking jacket?

[zeebo]

You in town for the Ren Fair, Zeebo?

I've been known to attend the occasional joust.

[starrmtn001]

I've been known to attend the occasional joust.

But do you participate?  I'd like to see that.

[(Sandman) Logan-5]

...five days later, a squirrel entered a classroom at Pleasant Valley Elementary School on Sutro Avenue and attacked a student. As a teacher attempted to flee from the room, she too was attacked,...

OK, let me get this straight, so the squirrel (who obviously saw the pics I posted of armed squirrels and got some ideas of his own (not you Zeebo, you're much too Dapper)) ambushes a classroom, attacks a kid, and the teacher bails ? 
The article is a bit bereft of details.
Wait...
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2015/12/01/aggressive-squirrel-attacks-kindergarten-class-in-mill-valley/
It bit a kindergartener.

On another note -
Where the hell does CBS get it's writers from ? That article (source article) is horribly written.  Someone is getting paid way too much for what they're doing - or not doing.

"...Pleasant Valley School principal Dana Sadan sent a letter home to parents in November explaining how the aggressive squirrel ran up the 2nd grade teacher’s leg and bit her on the shoulder.

The teacher grabbed the critter and threw it off of her. The squirrel then scurried across the hall into another classroom where it bit one child and landed on the shoulder of another. Finally, the school custodian arrived and managed to remove it from the classroom.   ..."

Don't you love schizophrenic writing ?  

[Ciardelo]

OK, let me get this straight, so the squirrel (who obviously saw the pics I posted of armed squirrels and got some ideas of his own (not you Zeebo, you're much too Dapper)) ambushes a classroom, attacks a kid, and the teacher bails ? 
The article is a bit bereft of details.
Wait...
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2015/12/01/aggressive-squirrel-attacks-kindergarten-class-in-mill-valley/
It bit a kindergartener.

On another note -
Where the hell does CBS get it's writers from ? That article (source article) is horribly written.  Someone is getting paid way too much for what they're doing - or not doing.

"...Pleasant Valley School principal Dana Sadan sent a letter home to parents in November explaining how the aggressive squirrel ran up the 2nd grade teacher’s leg and bit her on the shoulder.

The teacher grabbed the critter and threw it off of her. The squirrel then scurried across the hall into another classroom where it bit one child and landed on the shoulder of another. Finally, the school custodian arrived and managed to remove it from the classroom.   ..."

Don't you love schizophrenic writing ?

Oh sure, slam the the writing. How do YOU know it wasn't written by a student eye-witness? I think it's pretty good writing for a second grader.

[starrmtn001]

Novato Couple Recount Terrifying Squirrel Attack

NOVATO (CBS-SF) â€" The last thing Richard Williams expected when he started doing chores in the garage of his Novato home the day after Thanksgiving was that he would soon be in a life-and-death battle with a crazed squirrel.

The 87-year-old Williams said the squirrel that has been terrorizing the neighborhood slipped into the garage through an open door.

“He charged me and jumped, and from then on, the battle started,” he told KPIX CBS 5.

The squirrel turned Williams’ head, arm and legs bloody. It also smashed his glasses.

“He was really vicious. He was clawing and scratching,” he said. “I was trying to get him off. Every time I’d get him off, he’d jump back up again.”

His 83-year-old wife, Norma, heard his screams and raced to his aid. When she saw her bloodied husband, she picked up a broom and joined the battle.

“I grabbed the broom, picked it up,” she said. “I guess I hit the squirrel with it.” 
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2015/12/04/novato-couple-recount-terrifying-squirrel-attack/

"I guess I hit the squirrel with it."  What?  Maybe the poor guy is more bloodied by the broom than the squirrel.

[ItsOver]

On another note -
Where the hell does CBS get it's writers from ? That article (source article) is horribly written.  Someone is getting paid way too much for what they're doing - or not doing.…

From the school with the teacher who ran in terror from the killer squirrel?"



Beware of the killer critters.

[starrmtn001]

From the school with the teacher who ran in terror from the killer squirrel?"



Beware of the killer critters.

I love Monty Python!

I think Zeebo is a big Monty Python fan too!   Hey, wait a minute . . .  . . . 

[zeebo]

I think Zeebo is a big Monty Python fan too!   Hey, wait a minute . . . 

What is this, the Spanish Inquisition?   

[ItsOver]

What is this, the Spanish Inquisition?   

Of course.  Not even squirrels expect the Spanish Inquisition!