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Duck rescue: Austin police round up ducklings stranded on I-35
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk Donny Wong , as published by FOX 7 Austin
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Austin Police Association described the situation as a "major incident" with 12 subjects, all with black and yellow coloring, present on the lower deck of the highway.
A recent incident on I-35 in Austin involved a group of ducklings. The Austin Police Association described the situation as a "major incident" with 12 subjects, all with black and yellow coloring, present on the lower deck of the highway. These subjects were reportedly refusing to leave the area.
The incident occurred on August 4, and the police association posted about it, likening the ducklings to "suspects". Further details about the incident, including how it was resolved, are available from the Austin Police Association's post.
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Category: safety Published: August 5, 2026 Source: FOX 7 Austin Reading time: 1 min
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