**The duck, a mallard, was snapped at 52 km/h in a 30 km/h zone, leading to speculation of its status as a repeat offender.**
**Speeding Duck Faces Justice: A Quirky Case in Switzerland**
**Speeding Duck Faces Justice: A Quirky Case in Switzerland**
**A wild duck caught speeding by a traffic camera has baffled authorities in Koeniz, Switzerland, raising curiosity about its history.**
In a bizarre incident that has taken social media by storm, a wild mallard duck was photographed speeding on a traffic camera in Koeniz, Switzerland. The police reported that on April 13, the feathered speedster was captured on radar, clocking in at a surprising 52 kilometers per hour (32 miles per hour) in a 30 km/h zone.
Adding to the mystery, investigators revealed that this wasn’t the duck's first transgression. In a twist of fate, images unearthed from 2018 showed a similar-looking duck speeding at the exact same location and speed. This revelation has enticed residents and wildlife enthusiasts alike, raising questions about this "notorious racer" and whether the incident was intended as a late April Fool's joke. However, the local police inspectorate assured the public that the radar system is not susceptible to image manipulation.
Authorities confirmed that each traffic camera undergoes annual testing by Switzerland's Federal Institute of Metrology, guaranteeing the integrity of the captured photos. In a light-hearted response to this unique situation, officials from Koeniz posted an entertaining message on Facebook, encouraging the community to have fun pondering the "curious coincidences" that have led to the duck's unexpected fame.
Curious locals have expressed interest in what kind of penalty might await this rambunctious "racer duck." As discussions continue, the tale of the speeding mallard has highlighted the intersections of wildlife and human infrastructure in an amusing and memorable way.
Adding to the mystery, investigators revealed that this wasn’t the duck's first transgression. In a twist of fate, images unearthed from 2018 showed a similar-looking duck speeding at the exact same location and speed. This revelation has enticed residents and wildlife enthusiasts alike, raising questions about this "notorious racer" and whether the incident was intended as a late April Fool's joke. However, the local police inspectorate assured the public that the radar system is not susceptible to image manipulation.
Authorities confirmed that each traffic camera undergoes annual testing by Switzerland's Federal Institute of Metrology, guaranteeing the integrity of the captured photos. In a light-hearted response to this unique situation, officials from Koeniz posted an entertaining message on Facebook, encouraging the community to have fun pondering the "curious coincidences" that have led to the duck's unexpected fame.
Curious locals have expressed interest in what kind of penalty might await this rambunctious "racer duck." As discussions continue, the tale of the speeding mallard has highlighted the intersections of wildlife and human infrastructure in an amusing and memorable way.
