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Man Tries to Super Kick Police Horse in Oregon

The jumping karate kick didn't even phase, or hurt the horse, who police say outweighs the suspect by some 1,000 pounds.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - Sometimes you think you have heard it all when reporting the news. But on Wednesday in Portland, Oregon that all changed for this reporter.

Mounted Patrol Units were on patrol in Portland's Old Town district near northwest 6th Avenue and northwest Hoyt Street, which is just in front of the Greyhound Bus Terminal, and stopped to speak with a group of people.