MD deputy kills groundhog- it was coming right for him!

[evan price]

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A Carroll County sheriff's spokesman said the deputy had to shoot the animal because it was charging towards him, making him fear for his life.

Well played...

[Gramps]

That is about the dumbest thing I has ever seen..... Holding up traffic for a groundhog crossing the road and then killing it ....

[AlanM]

Did the secret service kill the rabbit that attacked Carter?

BTW - According to one of the comments rodents, like groundhogs, are rarely rabid. So I don't see how that jackwagon could have feared for his life.

[JimE]

Distemper, rabies and mange can afflict just about any critter.
Seen plenty of sick ones while out hunting. And yes, I have had groundhogs charge if they are cornered or wounded.
Gave one a 55gr enema out of a 22/250 once....darn thing tried to bite me when I got close. I really was in no mood for those chompers to get in my toes.

[sodbuster95]

Yeah, gotta admit...this article is chock full of "meh" for me.