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Squirrel Attacks Cyclist

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Read the full article for the comments, they are soooo fun. I had to look at the bike for a minute to see why they were suggesting different wheels, awkward moment, for the squirrel.

Chicago squirrels have been warned to stay clear of local politicians on bikes

In one of the most bizarre stories that you’re going to read today, a Chicago politician has described the moment he was hospitalized after crashing into a squirrel as a ‘revenge attack’.

Howard Brookins Jr., the alderman for Chicago’s 21st ward, fractured his skull, lost a number of teeth, and broke his nose when when he fell from his bike after a squirrel ran into his path.

Brookins may have been hospitalised, but it was a much worse ending for squirrel

Brookins may have been hospitalized, but it was a much worse ending for squirrel

Speaking to the Chicago Tribune after being released from hospital, Brookins saw the funny side of the accident.

“I can think of no other reason for this squirrel’s actions than that it was like a suicide bomber, getting revenge.