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I like throwing stones in glass houses.
-- Johnnie Royale
Crazed Beaver Gnaws Dogs
2000-06-07 22:34:16
"I've lost all respect for beavers. I never would have imagined this from a beaver," said Canadian farmer Sam Pshyshlak after a 30 pound beaver attacked, pinned, and savaged her two 200 pound Newfoundland dogs.
Just when you thought you were safe from animal attacks, another story emerges proving just how wrong you can be! Never turn your back on a beaver, never trust a cute little squirrel.
(Kudos to El Snatcher for the link.)
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