‘He kind of amps them up’: ‘Kevin’ the ringleader as turkeys terrorize Massachusetts town

Residents of Woburn near Boston subjected to attacks and intimidation by group of wild turkeys - and especially Kevin

It's the time of year when millions of turkeys across the US might justifiably fear for their safety, but in one Massachusetts town the birds have turned the tables, ganging up to terrorize" residents with pecks, kicks and loud clucking.

People in Woburn, north-west of Boston, have been subjected to a barrage of attacks and intimidation by a group of five wild turkeys, with the situation forcing some to take up improvised weapons and residents reporting being trapped in their homes.