A Florida sheriff has reportedly launched a death investigation after a large exotic bird -- bearing dagger-like claws -- attacked and killed its 75-year-old owner. Hajos’ death is being investigated by Alachua County Sheriff Sadie Darnell, the Gainesville Sun reports. He said the cassowary that killed Hajos “remains secured on private property.”The Sun reported speaking to a woman at the farm who said she was Hajos’ fiancé. CZECH MAN MAULED TO DEATH BY HIS PET LIONCassowary owners need permits to own the birds under Florida law, the paper reported. To obtain a permit, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission requires cassowary owners to have "substantial experience" and meet specific cage requirements, spokeswoman Karen Parker told the newspaper.

Source: Fox News April 15, 2019 15:11 UTC