No, Seriously: School in Lockdown After 'Ninja' Sighting

Madeline Holler — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:02:00 GMT

Errrrrr. Embarrassing? A Barnegat, N.J., school shut down part of Wednesday after someone reported seeing a ninja running through the woods behind the school.

Fearing for the safety of themselves, the children and anybody appearing to descend from the ruling class of 15th Century feudal Japan, school administrators issued an immediate lockdown of the school and phoned authorities. No word on whether the local dojo was called.

Turns out, the "ninja" was actually a camp counselor in a black karate uniform armed with nothing more than a plastic sword. Haaaaaiiiiiiiya! The counselor was running late to a costume-themed day at a nearby middle school, according to the local police.

The lockdown was issued that morning and lasted for 30 minutes.

Photo: Huffington Post

Schools on Lockdown Due to Batman Sighting

Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 21:42:00 GMT

No really, you read the title right. Three schools in Cave Creek (a Phoenix suburb) were put on lockdown for 45 minutes on Valentine's Day due to a Batman sighting. Yes, that Batman. The Caped Crusader, the Dark Knight. Seriously. A middle schooler "reported seeing a person dressed as Batman run across campus, jump a fence and disappear into the desert".

This particular Batman was about 6' 3" and most likely male. (Heh. Either that or Phoenix Mercury forward Kayte Christensen wearing a mask.)

Police officers and school officials couldn't locate any batmen (batmen is funny and you all know it) out in the desert, but they say they didn't want to take any chances. Chances for what, you ask? Search me.

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No, Seriously: School in Lockdown After 'Ninja' Sighting

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