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The bizarre case of a speeding duck in Koeniz has entertained residents as police reveal it may have committed the same offense five years ago, igniting discussions around "animal crime" and flight speeds.
In an unusual incident, a duck has made headlines in the central Swiss town of Koeniz after being captured speeding by traffic cameras. On April 13th, local authorities reported that a wild mallard duck was photographed at a speed of 52 km/h (32 mph) in a 30 km/h zone.Adding an intriguing twist to the story, police believe this may not be the duck's first offense. They revealed that a similar-looking duck was photographed in the same location and at the same speed exactly five years earlier, on the same date in 2018. While many have speculated if this occurrence was merely a jest for April Fool's Day, police clarified that the integrity of the radar system is maintained, making it impossible to manipulate the captured images. Each year, Switzerland's Federal Institute of Metrology conducts rigorous testing on traffic cameras to ensure accuracy, and the images are securely sealed.On their official Facebook page, Koeniz officials encouraged the community to enjoy decoding these peculiar coincidences, which have seemingly been seven years in the making. They whimsically invited residents to ponder the implications of "animal machinations" and the maximum flight speeds of ducks.The occasion has also sparked discussions among locals about what repercussions the “speeding duck” could face for its transgressions, blending humor with curiosity in this lighthearted trafficking matter.
