Don't Run on the Washington Nationals' Field (Video)

A fan known for running onto fields of play is tackled by Washington Nationals security after running onto the diamond.

Meet Jungle Bird a "Professional video bomber" and "lighteheated activist" who found his own unique way to protest deforestation (see: run onto the field during last night's New York Mets-Washington Nationals game). After rounding the bases he received a Washington welcome captured both above, and one more time from field level:

So often we overuse the phrase "hero" when it comes to sports. Thank you Nats security for reminding us who the real heroes are.

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