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Waterford is under attack - from a laughing seagull

His name is Jonathan.

A SEAGULL NAMED Jonathan is apparently terrorising the people of Waterford.

WLRFM’s Big Breakfast Blaa reports that the seagull, who is named Jonathan, sits on a lamppost on the Dunmore Road at the hospital roundabout at Collins Avenue.

From his perch, he dive bombs at joggers and is heard “laughing”, the station says.

johnathan seagull There's Jonathan. Terror? Or just misunderstood? WLRFM WLRFM

“Waterford has been put on ‘high seagull alert’ following numerous reports of swooping and dive-bombing by a lone seagull.

“Jonathan has swooped down at joggers and some reports say he appears to ‘laugh’ afterwards. It is advised that you don’t eat any food, such as ice-cream or a sandwich, while walking in this area.”

The station is asking people to be “seagull aware” and to listen in for updates, but it Jonathan is already causing terror.

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    Nov 29th 2016, 6:24 AM

    It’s a dangerous road to go down , telling them what they can & cannot invest in. Where do you stop ? Do you ban investing in Aero industries because they make fighter jets as well. Do you stop them investing in alcohol companies ? Drug companies because they overcharge ? Bakery because they use to much sugar ?

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    I think Martin the answer could and should be yes to all the industries you mention… except the bakeries of course, we all know cakes aren’t that bad for ye, haha

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