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Recently, there has been a series of reports from citizens in downtown Busan claiming they have been attacked by crows. As it is currently breeding season, the birds have become highly sensitive while protecting their young. Banners warning people to be cautious of crow attacks are now being posted in various locations.

KNN reporter Kim Min-sung has the story.

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A crow flies toward a person walking on the sidewalk.

The bird narrowly grazes the person's head.

It also threatens passersby by letting out loud cries.

[Jung Ki-soo / Mandeok-dong, Busan: I pass through here every morning. The crow's claws touch my head—its claws. It attacks me about three or four times as I walk by.]

This behavior is being observed throughout the city because the crows are in the middle of their breeding season, which began in March, and are highly sensitive as they try to protect their chicks.

[Seo Mal-bun / Mandeok-dong, Busan: I saw on TV that crows act like that because of their chicks during the spawning season. I noticed there are crow nests in the pine trees in the apartment complex.]

There are several large trees standing along this road.

Crow nests are built right above them.

As reports of crow attacks on people passing through this area continue to rise, banners warning citizens to be careful have been put up.

From the beginning of this year through last month, the Busan Fire Department has responded to 100 crow-related calls, a number that has been steadily increasing over the past three years.

[Lee Won-ho / Avian Expert at Nakdong Estuary Eco-Center: The reason they come to the city is for food. If we manage waste properly, such as by using metal trash cans that crows cannot open, we can reduce the amount of time they stay in the city.]

Experts advise that shiny clothing can make a person a target for crows, and if a crow attacks, it is best to protect your head with a bag or an umbrella.

(Video by Jeon Jae-hyun, KNN)

Reported by Kim Min-sung, KNN