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Duck Collides With Pedestrian on Dresden River Path, Woman Lightly Injured

Police report the Saturday collision under the Augustus Bridge left a 29-year-old requiring clinic care.

Overview

  • Police say the incident occurred at about 16:20 on the Elberadweg beneath Dresden’s Augustusbrücke.
  • The duck suddenly took flight and struck the pedestrian in the head, causing minor injuries.
  • Emergency medical responders treated the 29-year-old at the scene and transported her to a clinic.
  • Authorities report the bird did not survive the impact.
  • A police spokesman said the fire department removed and disposed of the carcass, with details released to media on Monday.