J. B. Martin Suffers Injuries from Attacks of Huge Bird.
Finally Compelled to Abandon Horse and Seek Safety in Brush Pile-Reaches City After Dark.
Buena Vista, Cal., May 10-While J. B. Martin, a forest ranger, was riding from the mountain side west of Buena Vista he was attacked by a large eagle, which fought him with such vigor that he was compelled to abandon his horse and seek safety in a nearby brush plie, while the bird stood guard, holding him a prisoner until after dark. The huge bird finally grew tired and gave up his death watch, allowing the bleeding man to escape and return to the city.
With the first onslaught of the eagle Martin lost his hat. The bird then went after his long hair, pulling masses from his head and leaving bald spots in many places. Martin’s face was bleeding from numerous bruises and scratches caused by the fierce attacks of the screaming eagle. The bird would circle around and, getting some fifty feet from its victim, would then swoop at him, striking him squarely in the face.
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