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Seagull Assault Leaves Elderly Woman Bloodied and Bald
17 Aug
Summary
- 70-year-old woman hospitalized after seagull attack
- Bird crashed into back of her head, causing bleeding and injury
- Incident has left victim fearful of seagulls and questioning their protected status
On August 17, 2025, a 70-year-old woman named Lesley Wright was the victim of a shocking seagull attack in Moray, Scotland. As she was walking to a neighbor's house, the bird swooped down from behind and crashed into the back of her head, sending her crashing to the ground in a daze.
The impact left Ms. Wright dripping in blood, with a wound that required medical attention but did not need stitches. Instead, the injury was glued shut. However, the ordeal has left her with a permanent scar and a temporary bald patch.
More than the physical injuries, the incident has left Ms. Wright in fear of the "flying rats" pouncing on her again. She now finds herself constantly on the lookout for seagulls when she's out and about, worried they may attack her once more. The experience has also led her to question why seagulls are considered a protected species, given their aggressive behavior and tendency to harass people.
The attack on Ms. Wright comes just weeks after another disturbing seagull-related incident, where a man in Wales was caught on camera brutally kicking a gull to death after it stole his fish and chips. These events have sparked renewed debate over the appropriate way to manage the growing seagull population, which many view as a nuisance.
