Wild Turkey Makes New Jersey Turnpike Toll Booth Her Home

Featured on Episode 10 of the 2009-2010 season, aired on Wednesday, November 18, 2009.
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There's a problem on the New Jersey Turnpike at exit 14B. It's a jaywalker who has been seen going in and out of the toll booths -- without paying a dime. Tammy, a wild turkey, has made the turnpike exit her home for the past year. She weaves between the traffic and sits on the hoods of cars, causing a big distraction for drivers. Turnpike authorities are trying to capture Tammy for her own safety and the safety of the drivers, and move her to a wildlife preserve. Note: On Wednesday, 11/18/09, Tammy was captured safely by wildlife officials. She will be given a new home at Popcorn Park Zoo in Forked River, New Jersey.

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Update with video from New Jersey Ledger
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