Did this toddler have a lucky escape? Picture: YouTube
VIDEO: Golden eagle attempts to snatch toddler
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
9:04 AM
In a video bound to strike fear into the hearts of most parents, a golden eagle was filmed apparently trying and failing to capture a toddler.
(WARNING: The video below contains mild swearing)
The magnificent bird appears to swoop on the defenceless child in a park in Montreal, Canada, before dropping him to the ground.
The youngster is shown emerging from the incident unharmed.
The footage was later revealed to be a fake, put together by three students who used 3D animation.
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