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A-Rod attacked at Fenway! (New England wildlife claws it's way into Yanks-BoSox Rivalry)

5:27PM | April 4, 2008 | posted by Admin | comments: 3

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In another one of those ‘Strange But True’ incidents, 13-year-old Alexa Rodriguez (no doubt known as A-Rod to friends) was clawed and cut by a hawk during a school field trip tour of Fenway Park Thursday.

Fortunately, the girl wasn’t seriously hurt. Apparently she was close to a red tail hawk nest near the press box-and Mommy Hawk decided to defend her turf.

Massachusetts Wildlife officials removed the nest and a few eggs. You have to wonder: The press box at the Fens isn’t too far away from third base. Could this have been a dry run-until a more infamous A-Rod makes this way to Boston? Hey, when it comes to Yankees-Red Sox, like the Hatfield’s and McCoy’s -NOTHING is beyond the realm of possibility.

SEE MORE PHOTOS OF THE ATTACK AFTER THE JUMP



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A red-tailed hawk perches above Alexa Rodriguez, 13, left, and a classmate during a school tour of Fenway Park on Thursday in Boston.

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The hawk attacks Rodriguez, who was touring the park with a group from Memorial Boulevard Middle School in Bristol, Conn. The hawk had a nest containing an egg in an overhang near the press booth. The nest and egg were later removed at the direction of state wildlife officials.

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Rodriguez is assisted by a teacher, Vince Jennetta, after being attacked by the hawk. Rodriguez sustained a cut to her scalp and was taken by ambulance to a hospital.

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Comments: 3

Posted by James at April 4, 2008 11:36 PM

You Can't Make This Stuff Up!!!
What are the chances that someone, by the name of Alexa Rodriguez would be attacked by a red tailhawk. Unbelievable. And she was 13 years old. Alex Rodriguez number is 13. Her nickname is AROD. Incredible and ironic story.

Posted by generalissimo x at April 7, 2008 11:14 AM

hawk attack!? i thought that thing was pedroia's private jet. and big freakin deal..talk about overreaction... too bad the bird wasn't named tom brady..it could have made whoopie with some chick, nocked her up, then leave her for another prettier bird,... like all classy birds do.

was she bleeding

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