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Wild Turkey 'Terrified' Smoke Rise Resident

Big Tom turkey caused $6,000 worth of damage after crashing through window.

The homeowner who had a turkey crash through a double-pane window in her house remains “terrified.”

Marie Manco had a wild Tom turkey crash into her second-story window and into her living room. The animal ran around and defecated in Manco’s house before running outside.

“It was a terrifying experience. If something came crashing into your home you’d be terrified too,” Manco said. “The two police officer who responded to my call were wonderful.”

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The animal caused about $6,000 worth of damage.

“There was no blood at all, which was unbelievable,” Manco said. “Glass shot into the wall though. There was glass everywhere.”

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