Cops 0, cranky cassowary 1


	Cops 0, cranky cassowary 1

zadoz

9-17-2009 5:03 AM

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9-17-2009 7:43 AM

wiganfootie

I wouldnt like to meet it

9-17-2009 8:14 AM

vk2yoc

Cassowaries have killed two Europeans here in Australia, one was accidental, the other protecting it's eggs.

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