TSAWWASSEN (NEWS 1130) – Police in Delta are warning people out for walks or jogs to be careful following several reports of aggressive owl attacks.

They say at least three people were attacked between Thursday and Friday.

A woman out for a run was apparently attacked around 6 a.m. today in the area of 16th Avenue and 56th Street. “The attack was reported when a concerned man went outside to investigate after hearing screams, and was dive bombed twice by an angry owl. Police were unable to locate the jogger, though another witness also reported seeing the woman apparently being attacked from above,” says Delta Police in a statement.

Someone also reported their teenage son was also attacked by a large owl while riding his bike through the South Delta Rec Centre parking lot the evening on Thursday. The owl reportedly grabbed the boy’s helmet.

“Our officers reached out to the BC Conservation Office, and apparently this is not an uncommon occurrence,” says Cris Leykauf, public affairs coordinator for Delta Police. “Joggers and cyclists are recommended to pick a different route for the time being. And it seems they should avoid wearing toques or flashy head wear if travelling through that area.”

There are no reports of any injuries.