If you go hiking regularly, you may occasionally come across some rather unexpected things. I certainly have. Over the past few years, I’ve gotten into the habit of exploring the trails near my home at least two or three times a week. I’ve encountered strange sights, sounds, and smells, believe me. That said, I have never experienced anything, not even remotely, like what happened to a man who was out for a walk in Peterborough, UK, when he stumbled upon a scene that would make anyone stop and think…
After crossing a forest boundary and reaching the crest of a depression, the man in question discovered what he thought were hundreds of tennis balls scattered all over the forest floor. Well, to say they stood out given the landscape is an understatement, and our surprised hiker decided to get closer for a better look, only to realize that they were not tennis balls at all, but living creatures!
Incredibly, it turned out that he had stumbled upon a large number of chicks – and they couldn’t have hatched more than a day ago. Unfortunately, the general opinion online is that someone – or several people – had abandoned the chicks there to die, without even considering the possibility that anyone would come across them while they were still alive.
It goes without saying that the authorities were quickly called to the scene of this bizarre discovery, and all the chicks were placed in crates so they could be rescued. I’ve certainly never seen anything like that on a hike. What about you? Let us know in the comments section.
