Pesky Parrot Steals Reporter's Earbud During A Broadcast About Thefts!
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On November 5, 2022, Nicolas Krumm was reporting about the rise in thefts in an area of Santiago, Chile. Suddenly, a parrot landed on his shoulder. The stunned newsman continued with the story while alerting the camera crew to the surprise visitor.
But before anyone could react, the cheeky bird took off with one of Krumm's earbuds. Fortunately, Krumm was able to get it back after the parrot lost interest and dropped it. The video of the bird's "theft" has gone viral since.
This is not the first time a reporter has been a victim of animal theft. In 2021, a golden retriever snatched the microphone from a Russian journalist giving a live weather report. The video shows the reporter chasing after the dog. She returns a few minutes later — with both the microphone and the mischievous pooch!
Resources: NDTV.com, Timesnownews.com, CBSnews.com
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161 Comments
turtleboyblakealmost 3 yearsOMG...... that pesky parrot is such a silly little bird it had me laughing out load in real life #livelaughlove
skyward-flightalmost 3 yearsMaybe next the parrot was gonna steal an iPad, and watch Rio
deafgirl134almost 3 yearsI hope not of it does still a iPad then I will scream. And I need to really watch Rio so I'm going to go do that.
maxxxx1234blepalmost 3 yearsDog and Parrot Bandits 😎
prettygirl102almost 3 yearsCheeky little parrot!!!!🐦
jasmine135almost 3 yearsWow! I think the parrot just wanted attention but he could of done something else instead of stealing the reporters earbud that's kinda low there Parrott.
lizzy134almost 3 yearsThat's right! He probably just wanted attention! 34% of parrots that doesn't get much attention in the USA that's a fact! Parrots are fun, crazy a and hilarious creatures! He just wanted attention! ( Jasmine135) You make a good point!
charafromutalmost 3 yearsaka the parrot airpod XD
ma16811dasd1almost 3 yearsI know right
- charafromutalmost 3 yearsairparrot
- ma16811dasd1almost 3 yearsSame thinking!
scarlet13almost 3 yearsCheeky little parrot!!!!🐦
lunalovegoodfanalmost 3 yearsWhat a funny story, maybe the parrot wanted to demonstrate how to be a theft
christmas25almost 3 yearsI wonder what music he likes??🤔🤔 maybe he likes country or pop or even rock.....
lowkeyglowingalmost 3 yearsCan you imagine a parrot listening to bands like Slipknot, Metallica, or Linkin Park? It'd be funny if it started to copy the lyrics 😂