A Bone-Chilling 911 Call: 75-Year-Old Approaches the World’s Most Dangerous Bird.

With their striking appearance featuring a vibrant blue face, dangling red neck flaps, and a distinctive hollow “helmet,” Cassowary birds have earned the title of the world’s most dangerous avian species. These large, aggressive, and territorial flightless birds are native to the forests of New Guinea, the Aru Islands, and northeastern Australia. While it may seem unimaginable today, these birds were actually kept as pets by humans thousands of years ago.

In Florida, a man named Marvin Hajos, aged 75, had a deep fascination with Cassowaries. He dedicated many years to studying these remarkable creatures and even obtained permission to keep two breeding pairs as pets on his property. Marvin’s passion extended beyond mere ownership; he actively worked towards their conservation and preservation. His expertise grew with time, leading him to travel across the United States to deliver lectures on Cassowaries at various colleges.

Marvin, being intimately acquainted with the aggressive nature of Cassowaries, understood the inherent risks involved in their care and close interaction. However, in a devastating turn of events in 2019, he found himself in a perilous situation. While attempting to safeguard an egg laid by one of the female birds from being destroyed by the male, Marvin sustained severe injuries as he was attacked by the Cassowary. The distressing nature of his emergency call left listeners chilled to the bone.

As reported by Fox 35, the tragic incident occurred while Marvin was attending to the birds. One of the females had recently laid an egg, which typically becomes a target for the males’ destructive tendencies. It is believed that Marvin attempted to retrieve the eggs and transfer them to an incubator prior to the harrowing attack.

Tragically, the exact circumstances leading to Marvin’s attack remain unknown. However, his chilling plea for help was captured in his 911 call as he uttered the words, “Can you send an ambulance? I’m bleeding to death.”

Marvin was immediately rushed to UF Health Shands Hospital, but despite medical intervention, he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.

Deputy Chief Jeff Taylor of Alachua County Fire Rescue shed some light on the incident, stating, “It looks like it was accidental. My understanding is that the gentleman was in the vicinity of the bird and at some point fell. When he fell, he was attacked.”

Although Cassowaries possess the capability to inflict fatal harm, like most animals, they typically avoid confrontations and seek to evade conflict unless their own lives or the lives of their offspring are perceived to be at risk.

May Marvin Hajos rest in peace, forever remembered for his passion and dedication to the preservation of these extraordinary birds.