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Turkeys spotted at at SLC's Liberty Park aren’t wildlife, Utah wildlife officials say

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It’s not even Halloween yet, but a few Utah residents are already in the Thanksgiving mood. A flock of turkeys was seen near Liberty Park this week, strutting through streets and causing concern from Salt Lake City’s human residents, according to a Reddit post with photos of the birds.

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