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Geese Dump Droppings On Disneyland Guests, Hitting 17 People

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Disneyland visitors got more adventure than they bargained for when a flock of geese let go in flight, fouling the guests.

Disneyland 50th Anniversary Celebration
ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 4: Fireworks explode over The Sleeping Beauty Castle as part of the Disney Premiere of "Remember...Dreams Come True" the biggest firework display in Disneylands history during the Disneyland 50th Anniversary Celebration at Disneyland Park on May 4, 2005 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Anaheim police and fire officials say 17 people, including six children, were hit by bird droppings just before 9 p.m. Friday.

A hazardous materials team was sent to Main Street near the Sleeping Beauty Castle after a report that feces had been thrown on people.

It was quickly determined the real culprit was a flock of geese flying overhead.

Authorities say the smeared visitors were taken to a private restroom to clean up and were given clean clothes.

Police reported that the guests were "healthy and happy" after the event.

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