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Couple Returns Home From Vacation, And Finds Unexpected Guest Inside

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When Barry Peterson and his wife returned home from the holiday, they found an unexpected intruder in their house. “It’s kind of an odd request,” the wife from Shorewood, Minnesota, told 911 emergency services over the phone. “I don’t know if I should call you or what… but we just came home from being gone – and a wild turkey flew through our front window and is now in our house.”

They started filming the uninvited guest, but the wild bird couldn’t care less. He stayed in his comfortable spot on the couch and pretended he didn’t realize it was time to vacate his weekend home. Even the arrival of the police didn’t make the turkey change his mind – it was obvious this wild bird was looking for trouble.

“A Shorewood resident came home to find a broken out window to their residence. Shortly after they located an unusual guest lounging on their sofa,” South Lake Minnetonka Police Department wrote on Facebook. “He identified himself as Tom.”

Police reported the situation was managed well. “Tom later left the home on his own and found a better spot in an oak tree,” the officers wrote. “The wild turkey was not injured.”

The couple added: “It was a very interesting experience!”

More info: South Lake Minnetonka Police Department | Facebook (h/t)

When Petersons returned home from the holiday, they found an unexpected intruder in their house

Couple Returns Home From Vacation, And Finds Unexpected Guest Inside

Image credits: Barry Peterson

“It’s kind of an odd request,” the wife told 911 emergency services over the phone

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Couple Returns Home From Vacation, And Finds Unexpected Guest Inside

Image credits: Barry Peterson

“A wild turkey flew through our front window and is now in our house”

Couple Returns Home From Vacation, And Finds Unexpected Guest Inside

Image credits: Barry Peterson

They started filming the uninvited guest, but the badass bird couldn’t care less

Couple Returns Home From Vacation, And Finds Unexpected Guest Inside

Image credits: South Lake Minnetonka Police Department

When police arrived, they reported to their authorities that they named the bird ‘Tom’

Couple Returns Home From Vacation, And Finds Unexpected Guest Inside

Image credits: Barry Peterson

Finally, with the efforts of two police officers, the bird agreed to vacate his weekend home

Couple Returns Home From Vacation, And Finds Unexpected Guest Inside

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Image credits: Barry Peterson

“Tom later left the home on his own and found a better spot in an oak tree”

Couple Returns Home From Vacation, And Finds Unexpected Guest Inside

Image credits: Barry Peterson

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“The wild turkey was not injured”

Couple Returns Home From Vacation, And Finds Unexpected Guest Inside

Image credits: Barry Peterson

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John L 7 years ago

Lots more interesting encounters to come, as wildlife move into urban environments. I've seen three coywolves in the last few years; one of them in my back yard, down in the draw. Foxes, deer, hawks, and owls, all over the subdivision, many out in the open. Its the latest thing as wildlife begin taking over again. 👍

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Christine Aspinall 7 years ago

Glad to her it! They need somewhere to live as humans have crowded them out of their natural habitats. Hope the neighbours and wildlife continue to peacefully co-exist and respect each other.

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Hans 7 years ago

I expected this to end with a thanksgiving-like scenery, with the cops and the homeowener around the table and the prepared bird in the middle...glad it ended well for all participants, though. ;)

9points

Andreea Mociran 7 years ago

I really feel that the police workforce was put to good use in this case. Good job!

6points

Vanessa 7 years ago

Exactly what I was thinking... And they are proud of it! (the residents)

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John L 7 years ago

Lots more interesting encounters to come, as wildlife move into urban environments. I've seen three coywolves in the last few years; one of them in my back yard, down in the draw. Foxes, deer, hawks, and owls, all over the subdivision, many out in the open. Its the latest thing as wildlife begin taking over again. 👍

13points

Christine Aspinall 7 years ago

Glad to her it! They need somewhere to live as humans have crowded them out of their natural habitats. Hope the neighbours and wildlife continue to peacefully co-exist and respect each other.

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Hans 7 years ago

I expected this to end with a thanksgiving-like scenery, with the cops and the homeowener around the table and the prepared bird in the middle...glad it ended well for all participants, though. ;)

9points

Andreea Mociran 7 years ago

I really feel that the police workforce was put to good use in this case. Good job!

6points

Vanessa 7 years ago

Exactly what I was thinking... And they are proud of it! (the residents)

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