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Harry the Hawk has unfortunate accident during game

Hawks mascot Harry the Hawk often goes into the crowd at Philips Arena.

Credit: Kevin C. Cox

Credit: Kevin C. Cox

Hawks mascot Harry the Hawk often goes into the crowd at Philips Arena.
By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
April 20, 2016

Harry the Hawk does a lot theatrics in an effort to entertain fans at Philips Arena during games.

But what happened Tuesday night, as the Hawks were kicking the Celtics' tail on the court was just tragic.

Watch the bottom of screen in video below. Warning: It may be hard to watch.

Another angle.

No word on his condition, or whether he will be making the Hawks' in-game blooper reel.

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