5-Month-Old Dies After Mother Stumbles Avoiding Magpie Attack

5-Month-Old Dies After Mother Stumbles Avoiding Magpie Attack
Magpies have foiled scientist's plans by helping each other remove tracking devices. Michael Dodge/Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
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A five-month-old Australian baby has died after suffering critical injuries when her mother fell attempting to evade a magpie attack.

On Aug. 8, Baby Mia was with her mother and father in Glindemann Park in the suburb of Holland Park, Brisbane, when they were “swooped” by a magpie.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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