Attack of the marmot

[Ultum4Spiderz]

Something doesn’t seem to add up about this story..

Aggressive marmot causes Maroon Bells trail closure

Three dead, two still missing in Maroon Lake attackThe Deadly Bells are living up to their ominous moniker this spring after an irate marmot went crazy and attacked a family

www.aspendailynews.com

Fear the marmot
checked the date expected April 1.??

 

[Arachnophobphile]

Marmot main threat to humans are they are known to carry diseases.

This is an April Fool's joke.

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

Fear the marmot

 

[Brewser]

"Chuckie"
Marmota - Latin for Mountain Mouse.
Common Names include Ground hog,Ground Squirrel, Whistle Pig, and Rock Chuck.

 

[The Snark]

Marmot main threat to humans are they are known to carry diseases.

The ground dwelling squirrel tribe is a known vector (vector of a vector) of Yersinia.

I'm idly wondering about the strong possibility of homo erectus sub sapien swallowing that load of bullfeathers and chicken fangs without a second thought.
Reminiscent of the irony of people expressing concerns of the hazards from rattlers, scorpions, bears, bobcats and cougars at our pack station. That is, 'you're riding horses and are worried about those other animals?'