Drunk Australian, 23, grabs a seagull and yells ‘I got one’ before trying to take a selfie with it
- A man has come to the attention of police after catching a seagull for a selfie
- The man was in Manly at 2am on Sunday after watching the Sydney Surf Pro
- Man told to leave Manly for six hours and it is believed the bird was unharmed
You may have heard of planking, but one man’s attempt to start a new selfie trend has earned him a run-in with police.
The man grabbed a seagull at about 2am on Sunday morning at The Corso in Manly, Sydney – excitedly exclaiming ‘I got one’ before trying to take a selfie, police say.
Northern Beaches officers were initially drawn to the attention of the group of because about 20 males and females started yelling and screaming, according to Manly Daily.
You may have heard of planking, but one man’s attempt to start a new selfie trend has earned him a run-in with police (stock image)
Officers observed the 23-year-old was holding the bird in his left hand as they approached and the animal looked distressed with its wings outstretched.
They ordered the man to slowly put the bird down, which he did.
Although slightly ruffled, after a moment of confusion the animal flapped its wings and flew to safety.
Police then spoke with the man, whom they say had bloodshot eyes and was struggling to keep his balance.
He admitted he had consumed alcohol throughout the evening – which he had spent watching the Sydney Surf Pro.
The bird did not press charges and the man was issued with a ‘move on’ direction to leave Manly CBD and not return for six hours.
Sydney tourist hotspots are widely known as seagull gathering locations due to the abundance of snack foods and distracted sightseers.
The man grabbed a seagull at about 2am on Sunday at The Corso in Manly (pictured) excitedly exclaiming ‘I got one’ before trying to take a selfie with it, police say