**BREAKING: FOWL PLAY! Mail Carrier’s Day Turns into Wild Turkey Chase**
In a bizarre incident that has left residents of a quiet Massachusetts neighborhood in stitches, a local mail carrier was chased by a gang of fierce and furious wild turkeys on his daily delivery route.
The drama unfolded on Wednesday morning when mail carrier, John Smith, 42, was making his way down Elm Street, delivering bills and packages to the good people of Oakdale. That’s when he stumbled upon a group of what he described as “the most aggressive, feathered fiends I’ve ever had the misfortune of encountering.”
According to eyewitnesses, the turkeys – estimated to be around a dozen in number – suddenly emerged from behind a nearby bush, their beady eyes fixed menacingly on Smith. The mail carrier, caught off guard, tried to make a hasty retreat, but the turkeys were relentless in their pursuit.
“It was like they had a vendetta against him,” said neighbor, Mrs. Jenkins, who witnessed the chaos from her living room window. “I mean, I’ve seen some crazy things in my time, but this was something else. The turkeys were like a gang of avian thugs, chasing poor John down the street.”
As Smith frantically ran for cover, the turkeys hot on his heels, he managed to grab his phone and capture the whole ordeal on camera. The footage, which has since gone viral on social media, shows Smith sprinting down the sidewalk, his mail bag bouncing wildly behind him, while the turkeys – their feathers ruffled, beaks snapping – give chase.
“I was just trying to get away from those…those…fowl monsters!” Smith exclaimed in an interview. “I mean, I’ve dealt with dogs, I’ve dealt with cats, but never, ever have I had to deal with a gang of wild turkeys trying to take me down.”
Miraculously, Smith escaped the clutches of his feathered tormentors, fleeing to the safety of a nearby porch, where he collapsed in exhaustion.
The Oakdale Police Department has since issued a statement assuring residents that the situation is under control and that measures are being taken to prevent future avian attacks.
In the meantime, Smith has been hailed as a hero for his bravery in the face of fowl play. As for the turkeys? They’re still on the loose, reportedly plotting their next move.
**UPDATE:** The US Postal Service has announced plans to provide Smith with additional training on “Wildlife Avoidance and Fowl Defense Techniques.” Meanwhile, local residents are advised to exercise extreme caution when approaching the area, lest they become the next target of the Oakdale Turkey Mafia.
