Overview

• A seagull in Vigo's Casco Vello was photographed stealing a serrated knife from a terrace table at Praza da Pedra on May 2, 2025.
• The incident marks a behavioral shift, as seagulls in the area have historically scavenged for food scraps rather than objects.
• The image, showing the bird in an aggressive pose with the knife in its beak, was captured by a Faro de Vigo employee and quickly went viral.
• Faro de Vigo engaged readers by inviting witty captions for the photo, generating significant social media interaction and humorous responses.
• Despite the public attention, no formal measures to address the ongoing issue of seagull intrusions in urban areas have been announced.