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Police Rescue Seven Orphaned Ducklings from Busy German Motorway

The ducklings, whose mother was fatally struck by a car, are now under professional care at a nearby animal shelter, with plans for eventual release into the wild.

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Overview

  • Seven ducklings were found wandering helplessly along the A5 motorway near Mörfelden-Walldorf after their mother was run over on Friday evening.
  • Motorists spotted the ducklings at approximately 6:20 PM and alerted local police for assistance.
  • Police officers quickly responded, safely collecting the ducklings from the side of the busy road.
  • The ducklings were transferred to the Tierschutzverein Rüsselsheim animal shelter, where they are receiving specialized care, including warmth and formula feeding.
  • Plans are in place to move the ducklings to a free-range enclosure before releasing them into local parks or waterways once they are fully rehabilitated.