The 21st Show

When geese became a menace, Moline turned to the ‘Goosinator’

Produced by Jose Zepeda
 
canada geese walk from a sidewalk to a road in the rain; they have a distinctive look, with black heads and necks, brown and beige bodies, and black legs and feet

Honk. Charles Krupa/AP

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Canada geese are a fact of life in many parts of Illinois. But the creatures can be a safety risk and a danger to public health. We'll talk with the creator of the Goosinator, a device that aims to get rid of geese (in a humane way), and the head of parks and rec in Moline, Illinois.

Guests

Randy Claussen
Founder, Goosinator
 
Eric Griffith
Director of Parks and Recreation, City of Moline