Watch: Bay Village officer ‘attacked’ by giant inflatable pumpkin

BAY VILLAGE, Ohio (WJW) – Oh my gourd! Bay Village police officers responded to an unexpected call early Monday — a rogue Halloween decoration stuck in the roadway.

Officers responded to the area of Wolf Road and Saddler Road.

The police department shared dash camera video on its Facebook page, showing the officer pull up to a giant inflatable jack-o-lantern blocking a line of traffic.

At on point, as an officer tried to stop the runaway pumpkin, the decoration landed on top of him before he was able to free himself. With help from backup officers, the pumpkin was returned to its owner.

“Luckily, no officers (or pumpkins) were harmed during the event,” the department quipped on the Facebook post.

FOX 8 meteorologists say the Bay Village area saw wind gusts of 25 to 30 mph overnight into Monday morning.

When it comes to inflatable decorations, Home Depot recommends following manufacturer’s instructions to keep them tied down and secure during strong winds.

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