Frank the turkey on the mend
A wild turkey that’s become semi-famous for chasing pedestrians and bicyclists in northeast Ohio has undergone surgery for a broken leg after being struck by a car.
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Sunday, bloody Sunday
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Frank the turkey recovering
A wild turkey that’s become semi-famous for chasing pedestrians and bicyclists in Ohio has been struck by a car and injured.