One-Legged Turkey 'Eileen' to Remain in Township
The Division of Fish & Wildlife will not take the bird as long as she continues to behave normally.
Eileen, the one-legged turkey that has become an unofficial mascot for Washington Township, will be allowed to stay as long as she continues exhibiting normal behavior, according to Carol Tyler of Tyco Animal Control. Tyler said the ultimate decision on whether or not Eileen can stay is in the hands of the state Division of Fish & Wildlife, who had intended to capture the bird after she was spotted back on the ground near the intersection of Pascack Road and Washington Avenue. When Tyler and state biologists went out to take Eileen, the turkey evaded them and flew to a high tree branch. Division of Fish & Wildlife representative Larry Hajna said they will not remove Eileen as long as she does not pose a risk. The division would consult …
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