Montreal Gazette

DEAD GOOSE FALLS FROM SKY, KNOCKS OUT HUNTER

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A dead goose fell from the sky and knocked a 51-year-old hunter unconsciou­s on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

Robert Meilhammer was hunting with three others for waterfowl when someone in the group fired on a flock of Canada geese overhead.

One of the geese fell and hit Meilhammer, knocking him out and causing head and facial injuries, according to the Maryland Natural Resources Police.

Meilhammer was airlifted to a shock trauma unit and knew who he was but “little else,” said a Natural Resources police officer. His head injury was described as “severe.” The dead goose also knocked out two of his teeth.

Canada geese can weigh about 12 pounds and have a wing span reaching up to six feet.

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