Genetic experiments gone wrong, tourists unfazed
NEW YORK, NY – It was a scene straight out of a B-movie sci-fi thriller. Tourists and locals alike were treated to an unexpected spectacle as a flock of seemingly mutated pigeons descended upon the iconic Times Square, causing both awe and confusion in their wake.
The first reports trickled in around noon, with eyewitnesses describing pigeons that appeared to be twice their normal size, boasting vibrant plumage and emitting strange, high-pitched coos. “It was like something out of a nightmare,” exclaimed Tiffany Jenkins, a wide-eyed tourist from Ohio. “These massive pigeons just started swarming the square, their feathers shimmering in every color imaginable.”
As the flock grew in numbers, panic began to set in among the crowd. “They were dive-bombing people, snatching food right out of their hands,” recalled Sam Rodriguez, a hot dog vendor who had a front-row seat to the chaos. “I’ve never seen pigeons act so aggressive, and their size was just unnatural.”
Authorities were quick to respond, but their efforts to disperse the mutant birds proved futile. “We tried every humane deterrent in the book, but these things were relentless,” admitted NYPD officer Rachel Kwan. “It was like they had a mind of their own, a hive mentality almost.”
While the origins of the mutated pigeons remain a mystery, some experts have pointed to a potential link with genetic experiments gone awry. “It’s not unheard of for lab animals to escape and proliferate in urban environments,” explained Dr. Marcus Cline, a geneticist at Columbia University. “And with the rapid advancements in genetic engineering, it’s entirely possible that these pigeons were subjected to unauthorized experimentation.”
As the sun set over the city, the flock finally dispersed, leaving a trail of destruction and unanswered questions in their wake. “This was no ordinary bird situation,” insisted Kwan. “Those pigeons were something else entirely, and I’ve got a feeling we haven’t seen the last of them.”
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