Hawk Hides from Hurricane in Taxi and refuses to leave

In the midst of nature’s fury, sometimes the most unexpected stories emerge.

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One such tale is of Cooper’s hawk that sought refuge from the impending Hurricane inside a taxi.

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As a Hurricane was gearing up to unleash its wrath.

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A Cooper’s hawk, a truly magnificent bird, entered a taxi.

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The driver, taken aback by his unexpected passenger, noted how the hawk seemed scared and disoriented.

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It is not every day you find a wild bird calmly sitting inside a vehicle.

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One can’t help but wonder what drove the hawk inside.

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Whatever the reason, the hawk, which the driver affectionately named “Harvey,” showed no signs of wanting to leave the safety of the cab.

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The fact that Harvey the Hawk chose to stay inside the taxi...

...speaks volumes about the severity of the situation outside.

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