Duck family on A12: Police save animals from the risk of Easter!

Duck family on A12: Police save animals from the risk of Easter!

on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2025, an unusual commitment to the motorway police in Tyrol. On the A12 near Hall, a family of duck caused excitement in dense Easter travel traffic. A duck mother with her chicks had strayed on the highway and thus represented both a danger for himself and for road users. The incident occurred around noon and required quick action by the authorities.

The Schönberg motorway police was immediately alerted. The officials Stefanie and Andreas secured the position to protect the animals from the approaching traffic. In a sensitive and careful effort, the police managed to bring the duck family to safety. The goal was clear: the animals were to be taken to a nearby forest where they could return to their natural habitat.

rescue and rehabilitation

Thanks to the professional action by the police, the duck family could be released safely into freedom. The Tyrolean police emphasized in a comment that this use was characterized by security and love for animals. In urban environments, such as Tyrol's highways, such situations are not uncommon, since the increase in wild animals in urban areas brings challenges for the living together of humans and animals.

A further consideration shows that urbanization not only carries risks, but also opportunities. An astonishing biodiversity can be observed in many cities, far from the idea that cities are only concrete deserts. Parks and green areas offer habitats for many types and can be of great importance, especially in times of increasing urbanization.

coexistence of humans and animals

The urban fauna brings with it many advantages, including a connection to nature for city dwellers and various ecosystem services that contribute to improving the quality of life. Nevertheless, there are also conflicts between humans and animals that will have to be better taken into account in the future. Strategies such as urban planning with wildlife protection, public education about responsible use of wild animals and research on the urban wildlife are necessary to facilitate this coexistence.

The rescue of the duck family on the A12 illustrates that the respectful handling of wild animals is also essential in the urban context. Ultimately, the recurring presence of wild animals in urban environments shows that a harmonious coexistence is possible with intelligent planning and a sense of proportion.