'It felt like someone had really long nails': Owl attacks Halifax runner on trail
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An owl attacked a runner in a Halifax trail.
It is not unusual to spot wildlife while exploring Halifax's popular trails, but for one local runner, her evening jog took an unexpected and startling turn.
Hannah Baillie was running on the Chain of Lakes Trail when she spotted an owl hidden behind branches on a tree.
After sharing a picture of the bird, she continued jogging, when she felt a sudden impact on her head.
"The owl hit me in the back of my head, and I didn't notice at first. I thought maybe someone was trying to get my attention," Baillie said.
The owl struck Baillie harder the second time and followed her down the trail.
"It felt like someone had really long nails and they were grabbing the back of your head and sort of scrapping the nails down your scalp and then pulling on your ponytail at the same time,” Baillie said.
Baillie said she screamed, which caught the attention of others on the trail who came to her and helped scare the owl away. She said there were no injuries from the incident.
