US EditionFeathered Fugitives Spark 'Wild Duck Chase' on View Royal Highway
- On Tuesday, May 20, West Shore RCMP officers, along with concerned members of the public, assisted a group of about a dozen ducks as they crossed the northbound lanes near Admirals Road on the busy highway running through View Royal.
- This event followed a similar April incident where a goose and six goslings stopped traffic on the Trans-Canada Highway and required a police escort to cross safely.
- Newly hatched waterfowl families typically leave nests and travel as groups toward nearby water sources, often causing road-crossing challenges that need intervention.
- West Shore RCMP described the May 20 incident as a "wild duck chase," thanking drivers for their patience during the brief traffic stop and noting dashcam video documented the event.
- These frequent wildlife encounters underscore the importance of vigilance, and anyone spotting distressed waterfowl is encouraged to contact the BC SPCA’s helpline by calling 1-855-622-7722.
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Duck delay: West Shore RCMP officer, other drivers help get flock off highway
It was a West Shore RCMP officer and other drivers to the rescue when a flock of roughly a dozen ducks were spotted waddling across the Trans-Canada Highway in View Royal. They were crossing the northbound lanes towards the centre barrier, in the Admirals Road area on Tuesday – prompting the officer to stop and get out of his cruiser to shoo the birds to safety. Two members of the public then joined in. Eventually, the ducks made it off the high…
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