Boy, 2, Maimed in Hawk Attack

If that were my kid you could chalk up one dead bird. Your right to swing your arms end at other people's nose.

I have no problem with someone (going through legal channels) to own a falcon, if that person understands the full responsibility of that ownership. It is an art -- the sport of falconry that is interesting and fun to keep alive. However, no falcon owner would take the bird where other people, who are not savvy about the sport or birds of prey -- unsuspecting people -- might be enjoying the great outdoors as well. There are places to practice this sport. This was obviously not one of those places. Also, any type of pet ownership is a great responsibility. All pet owners need to be sensitive to others, proactive to protect from this type of incident. This could be prevented. Obviously it is not the bird's fault. It is the responsibility of the bird owner to make sure all precautions are taken to avoid this type of incident. It is not the responsibility of non-pet owners to do this.

Everyone is entitled to an opinion on this interesting subject. I am embarrassed to see so many people using inappropriate language in response to this news item. If you want to convince others that you have a valid point, try utilizing a better vocabulary, rather than insulting profanity and vulgarity? A good debate between people is healthy. Insulting, vulgar language is not effective in a debate. Readers cannot help but ignore the argument of people who practice such conduct. I encourage all people interested in responding to this and other fascinating news stories to use powerful yet appropriate language to convince others.

Aww...he's so sweet -- so glad he's alright!

Poor baby. He is precious. Praying for his complete recovery. People stop looking for blame. Accidents happen sadly. It would be use to keep a bird of that nature on a leash however. I'm sure the owner felt horribly.

in the USA, these birds are not "pets", as they are a protected species. to have access to such a bird, one has to be a licensed falconer. the steps are very controlled, and many rules are applied. the article didn't mention where this event occurred.

It's amazing how whenever an article POINTS OUT something that could have been avoided, a huge slew of Internet fucktarts start spooning together and ralleying in a big "rage-fest" of just how impossibly stupid the person "at fault" was. Obviously no one expected their hawk to grab a child—and moreover, this doesn't even look like a playground. It looks like a ******* golf-course or park so showing us your vagina

People are stupid not the bird. Many people live in La La Land.

Surprised the vengeance squad isn't out declaring war on all hawks. Glad, though, that no law prohibits the hawk's caregiver from having the hawk, and that saner minds than the vengeful prevail.

Sure the hawk shouldn't be there, but it was. Take your two year old home genius!!!!

Bless his little heart how awful,
And i pray he recovers quickly and completely. Now for the idiot who took the hawwk to a childrens playground? STUPID!!! its a bird of prey GET IT? Let the hawk go back to his free life and lock this guy up in a cage. Idiot.