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Duck injures walker: chaos on the Elbe cycle path!
In Dresden on November 3rd, 2025, a duck injured a walker in an accident with wild animals on the Elbe cycle path. Details here.
Duck injures walker: chaos on the Elbe cycle path!
A strange accident occurred on Saturday on the popular Elbe cycle path in Dresden under the majestic Augustus Bridge. A duck flying along the side of the road unexpectedly hit a walker on the head. Loud MDR The 29-year-old woman suffered minor injuries and was then taken to a clinic by emergency services. For the duck, however, the unfortunate encounter ended fatally; The fire department ensured that the injured bird was disposed of properly.
But the wildly romantic nature has not only caused excitement in the city. Another wildlife accident occurred on Sunday evening in Wehrsdorf, where a fox caused a serious traffic accident. A driver braked sharply as the fox crossed the road, resulting in a rear-end collision with a driver behind. Not very good news for the two women, as one of them was slightly injured, while the property damage is estimated at around 15,000 euros. Luckily, the fox was able to escape unharmed MDR reported.
Reactions to wildlife accidents
It is important that drivers remain calm in the event of an accident involving wild animals: turning on the hazard lights, securing the vehicle and waiting at the scene of the accident are just some of the necessary measures. And while it may be tempting to approach the injured animal, this should be avoided to avoid aggression or health risks.
What's next?
It remains to be hoped that animal and traffic safety will be taken even better into account in the Cologne area in the future. Nature is chic, but sometimes unpredictable: a shy fox scurrying across the street or a duck that can't get its head out of the line of fire in time - they are all part of our living environment and deserve to be treated with respect.
Stay alert when driving through the region so that accidents, both human and animal, can be prevented as much as possible and nothing happens to anyone!