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Weird News: Motorist Shakes Tailing Turkey

Some stories are downright strange. Here's our wrap-up from around Northern Suffolk and the East End.

As a local news organization, Patch covers stories of all kinds, from heartbreaking tragedies to inspiring tales of community brotherhood. But some stories are just plain weird. Here are some of the stranger headlines from the past seven days.

Gobble, Can You Spare a Ride?

The Water Mill Turkey, which can be seen most days hanging out on the green by the Corwith Windmill on Montauk Highway, must really like Austin Handler.

Handler posted a YouTube video Monday in which the wild turkey follows him as he drives away.

The turkey took up residence in Water Mill in the spring and has been turning heads ever since.

If the video does not play on your device, click here to watch it on YouTube.


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