Seagulls Steal Hot Dogs in Reykjavik; Stand Offers Free Replacements

Seagulls have returned with a vengeance to the popular Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur stand in downtown Reykjavik, Iceland, causing a nuisance for tourists. Baldur Ingi Halldórsson, the manager of the renowned hot dog stand, reported that visitors have complained about the birds snatching food directly from their hands.

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The seagull is very clever at this, and people sometimes end up with the seagull snatching the hot dog right out of their hands.

"The seagull is very clever at this, and people sometimes end up with the seagull snatching the hot dog right out of their hands," Halldórsson told mbl.is. He noted that while the birds were less visible earlier in the summer, they have now made a significant comeback.

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You should get a free hot dog if a seagull steals it.

An unwritten rule at the stand dictates that customers should be offered a free hot dog if a seagull steals their purchase. "You should get a free hot dog if a seagull steals it," Halldórsson said. However, he expressed frustration with the situation, stating, "I find it strange to allow the vermin to roam so freely in the community." Halldórsson believes authorities are unwilling to intervene in such matters, leaving him unable to take direct action against the thieving birds.

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I find it strange to allow the vermin to roam so freely in the community.