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• Part 1 of 3: Getting away from the goose
• Part 2 of 3: Prevent the situation from escalating
• Part 3 of 3: Preventing an attack
• Warnings

Geese are territorial birds and are known to chase or attack people who enter their territory. While there is a real chance that geese will chase humans, a real physical attack is unlikely. You can calm an aggressive goose by leaving its territory respectfully. Stay calm and slowly walk away backwards. Don't do anything that could escalate the situation, such as yelling. If you are injured, you should seek medical attention to have the wounds examined.

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Part 1 of 3: Getting away from the goose

1. Watch for signs of an impending attack. If you see the signs of an impending attack, you may be able to get away before a goose gets too aggressive. Watch for possible signs of aggressiveness when you are around a goose.
   • A goose will first bend its head back a little bit. This indicates aggressiveness. If the goose then stretches its neck forward, it means that it is becoming more aggressive.
   • When a goose is about to attack it will move its head up and down.
   • When geese become aggressive, they can also blow or gasp.
2. Get out before a goose chases you. If you see signs of an impending attack, get out before the goose chases you. If the goose sees you running away, it may decide that you are not a danger. Slowly back away from the goose until there is a reasonable distance between it and you and the goose has stopped making aggressive movements.
3. Slowly back away if the goose becomes aggressive. If the goose chases you, slowly back away. Keep facing the goose and look out of the corner of your eye to walk in the right direction. Avoid anything that could trip you, because if you stumble, the goose can see that as a reason to attack.
4. Stay calm. If you look anxious or tense, a goose can take this as a sign of aggression. It is a good idea to maintain a calm, neutral stance while walking backwards away from the goose. If you're struggling to stay calm, take a few deep breaths as you walk away. Remember, while geese can be territorial, an actual physical attack is very rare.
5. Seek medical attention if you are injured. If you are bitten by a goose or it hits you with its wings, you should seek medical attention. Geese are strong and, if incited to do so, can injure you. There is a chance that after a goose has attacked you, you may need stitches or a cast. Go to the emergency room to have you examined as soon as you manage to get away.

Part 2 of 3: Prevent the situation from escalating

1. Don't act hostile. If you are being chased by a goose, you may have a tendency to try to scare it away. However, hostile behavior will only be seen as aggression.
   • Don't yell at the goose. To avoid making him angry, it is better not to say anything at all.
   • Also do not make any movements towards the goose. Don't kick, swing your arms or throw anything at the goose.
2. Don't turn away. It is very important to stay turned towards the goose until it is no longer chasing you. Keep an eye on the goose constantly. Do not close your eyes or turn your back on the animal. Keep a close eye on the goose until it walks away.
3. Do not run away. Since you have to keep an eye on the goose, it is better not to run. If a goose sees you running, it may actually prompt it to chase you longer. In addition, running gives you a tense or agitated appearance, which can appear to a goose as aggression. Even if a goose is catching up with you, keep calm and keep taking slow, careful steps to get away.

Part 3 of 3: Preventing an attack

1. Don't feed geese. Feeding geese increases the chance of an attack. Geese can lose their fear of humans if fed too regularly. They can also demand aggressive food and go after people who are not feeding them.
   • If geese live in a nearby park or nature center, you should also advise other people not to feed them. You can talk to the ranger about emphasizing rules that prevent people from feeding geese.
   • When in a park you should not feed geese. If you have young children, you should strongly advise them not to feed the birds.
2. Place barriers where possible. If you have troublesome geese in your garden on a regular basis, consider installing barriers. Low fences can protect you and your family from potentially aggressive geese. If you see geese in a public place such as a park, you should go to the appropriate authorities and ask for barriers.
3. Notify the appropriate authorities if geese start to be a problem. It is difficult to keep geese out completely if you live in a place where they are common. However, you can take measures to minimize the chance of an attack. You can contact the municipality for this. There, ethical solutions are then devised, such as installing extra fences or using deterrents such as orange kites, which ensure that the geese leave people alone.

Warnings

• Goose bites can hurt a lot. They can also use their legs and wings to damage your skin or face. Don't underestimate a geese attack, as it can actually injure you.