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Gulf Today
16-05-2025
- Gulf Today
Swiss speed camera captures duck flying at 52 km/hr
A radar image of a speed offender caught in central Switzerland last month revealed that the culprit was not only a duck, but likely a repeat offender, local authorities said. Police in the town of Koniz, near the capital Bern, were astounded when they went through radar images snapped on April 13 to discover that a mallard was among those caught in the speed trap, the municipality said on its Facebook page at the weekend. The duck was caught going 52 kilometres (32 miles) an hour in a 30-km zone, the post said. The story, first reported by the Berner Zeitung newspaper on Monday, got even stranger. It turned out that a similar-looking duck was captured flying in the same spot at exactly the same speed, on exactly the same date seven years earlier, the Facebook post said. The municipality said it had considered whether the whole thing might not be a belated April Fool's joke or a "fake" picture. But the police inspectorate said it was impossible to doctor images or manipulate the radar system. The computers are calibrated and tested each year by Switzerland's Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS), and the photos taken are sealed, the municipality explained. Agence France-Presse
Straits Times
15-05-2025
- Straits Times
Fowl play: Flying duck caught on Swiss speed camera turns out to be ‘repeat offender'
The municipality said it had considered whether the picture was doctored. PHOTO: GEMEINDE KONIZ/FACEBOOK Fowl play: Flying duck caught on Swiss speed camera turns out to be 'repeat offender' GENEVA - A radar image of a speed offender caught in central Switzerland in April revealed that the culprit was not only a duck, but likely a repeat offender, local authorities said. Police in the town of Koniz, near the capital Bern, were astounded when they went through radar images snapped on April 13 to discover that a mallard was among those caught in the speed trap, the municipality said on its Facebook page at the weekend. The duck was caught going 52 kilometres an hour in a 30kmh zone, the post said. The story, first reported by the Berner Zeitung newspaper on May 12, got even stranger. It turned out that a similar-looking duck was captured flying in the same spot at exactly the same speed, on exactly the same date seven years earlier, the Facebook post said. The municipality said it had considered whether the whole thing was a belated April Fool's joke or a 'fake' picture. But the police inspectorate said it was impossible to doctor images or manipulate the radar system. The computers are calibrated and tested each year by Switzerland's Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS), and the photos taken are sealed, the municipality explained. AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
Duck Caught on Radar Going Almost Twice the Speed Limit Turns Out to Be Fast-Flying 'Repeat Offender'
A mallard duck was caught speeding, flying 52 km pr hour in a 30 km per hour zone — on a radar camera in Switzerland Authorities said the bird was a repeat speeding offender The same duck was caught speeding at the same spot, exactly seven years priorA duck is being called out for its penchant for speeding through sleepy neighborhoods. A radar camera in central Switzerland meant to catch cars unlawfully speeding in Köniz, a town near Bern, instead snapped a photo of a law-breaking duck, according to a Facebook post from the Municipality of Köniz. The post stated that the radar camera clocked the bird in question flying at 52 kilometers per hour in a 30 kilometers per hour zone — or roughly 32 miles per hour in an 18.6 mph zone — on April 13. According to the post, it wasn't the bird's first offense. Authorities believe the same duck flew too fast past the same radar camera precisely seven years ago. Officials claim they have evidence that the same duck triggered the same camera on April 13, 2018. It's strange enough to find out a duck triggered a radar camera, to find out one duck is likely behind the two sightings, left police "astonished," the post read. "A duck had indeed been caught in the speed trap again, seven years to the day later, in the exact same place and traveling at exactly the same speed," the post stated, also noting that specific duck is "a notorious speeder and repeat offender." The Municipality of Köniz's Facebook post about the bird with a need for speed also addressed claims that the images the radar camera caught of the duck were doctored. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Officials noted that it is unlikely that the footage has been manipulated, because the radar's computers are calibrated and tested each year by Switzerland's Federal Institute of Metrology. Plus, photos taken by the radar camera are sealed to prevent tampering. The duck appears to be a male mallard duck, based on its green head and distinctive ring around its neck, per All About Birds. According to the Nevada Department of Wildlife, mallards can fly 55 miles per hour while migrating, or faster when flying in the direction of the wind. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
A radar clocked a "repeat offender" speeding. It was a duck.
A radar image of a speed offender caught in central Switzerland last month revealed that the culprit was not only a duck, but likely a "repeat offender," local authorities said. Police in the town of Koniz, near the capital Bern, were astounded when they went through radar images snapped on April 13 to discover that a mallard was among those caught in the speed trap, the municipality said on its Facebook page over the weekend. The duck was caught going 52 kilometers per hour (32 mph) in a 30-km zone, the post said, along with a photo of the fast fowl. The story, first reported by the Berner Zeitung newspaper on Monday, got even stranger. It turned out that a similar-looking duck was captured flying in the same spot at exactly the same speed, on exactly the same date seven years earlier, the Facebook post said. Officials called the duck a "notorious racer and repeat offender." The municipality said it had considered whether the whole thing might not be a belated April Fool's joke or a "fake" picture. But the police inspectorate said it was impossible to doctor images or manipulate the radar system. The computers are calibrated and tested each year by Switzerland's Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS), and the photos taken are sealed, the municipality explained. The Facebook post concluded: "We hope you enjoy pondering curious coincidences, criminal activities of animals and the maximum flight speed of ducks." Annual inflation rate in April hits lowest level since 2021, but still higher than Fed's goal Reporter's Notebook: Gen Z feels the weight of constant distraction How a Colorado coal town is revitalizing itself through art
CBS News
14-05-2025
- CBS News
A radar clocked someone going nearly double the speed limit. It turned out to be a duck — and a "repeat offender."
A radar image of a speed offender caught in central Switzerland last month revealed that the culprit was not only a duck, but likely a "repeat offender," local authorities said. Police in the town of Koniz, near the capital Bern, were astounded when they went through radar images snapped on April 13 to discover that a mallard was among those caught in the speed trap, the municipality said on its Facebook page over the weekend. The duck was caught going 52 kilometers per hour (32 mph) in a 30-km zone, the post said, along with a photo of the fast fowl. Police say the duck was likely a repeat offender after being snapped in the same spot in 2018. Facebook / Gemeinde Köniz The story, first reported by the Berner Zeitung newspaper on Monday, got even stranger. It turned out that a similar-looking duck was captured flying in the same spot at exactly the same speed, on exactly the same date seven years earlier, the Facebook post said. Officials called the duck a "notorious racer and repeat offender." The municipality said it had considered whether the whole thing might not be a belated April Fool's joke or a "fake" picture. But the police inspectorate said it was impossible to doctor images or manipulate the radar system. The computers are calibrated and tested each year by Switzerland's Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS), and the photos taken are sealed, the municipality explained. The Facebook post concluded: "We hope you enjoy pondering curious coincidences, criminal activities of animals and the maximum flight speed of ducks."
