Warning: Distressing image
A falcon attack that left a woman with serious scalp injuries has prompted the temporary closure of a track in Whakarewarewa Forest.
Rotorua Trails Trust shared a post on social media on Monday night warning forest users the Box of Birds track had been closed after one of their Falcon Watch team members, described as “well-versed in falcon safety protocols”, had been attacked by the falcon requiring stitches.
“The team has decided to temporarily close the track for everyone’s safety,” the post said.