CASTLEGAR, B.C. — Wild turkeys in Castlegar, B.C., now have a place to cross the road and get to the other side.
Coun. Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff says a flock of about 30 turkeys has caused traffic troubles in the West Kootenay town for about a year and a half.
She says the turkeys became a safety concern so city council decided to put up two bright yellow signs adorned with pictures of the birds to warn drivers about the hazard.
She says the signs were installed about two weeks ago, and people have since reported seeing turkeys cross under the signs.
The birds cross the road several times a day and drivers were braking suddenly to avoid hitting them, causing minor fender benders and slowing traffic.
Some vehicles even hit the birds, causing them to fly up and crack windshields.
