An Egyptian Goose on the loose found itself in a terrible predicament after attempting to cross the road and getting struck by a car. Luckily, the road angels were on the Egyptian Goose’s side that day; allowing for a mission-impossible type of rescue!
Western Cape, South Africa (24 January 2025) — On the ever-busy N2, an Egyptian Goose on the loose found itself in some serious trouble. Attempting to cross the road, the poor goose was hit by a car, which resulted in the webbed-footed pedestrian zooming underneath the vehicle and right into oncoming traffic.
Like a cat with nine lives, luck and the road angels were on the goose’s side that day as the animal managed to avoid being run over by another car whilst in the opposing lane against all odds.
Distressed and trapped on the road, the goose’s luck hadn’t run out just yet. In need of a hero to save its weary tail, it was all too fortunate that The Animal Welfare Society of South Africa just so happened to be on their way to Somerset West at the time of the incident, meaning they were right at the scene and ready to help!
“The shocked driver of the vehicle who stopped to see if the goose was dead couldn’t believe her luck when she noticed our vehicle pullover to help,” shared the Animal Welfare Society of South Africa.
The team wasted no time pulling off an incredible rescue effort. After warning the oncoming traffic about the goose in peril, and when all was clear, Inspector Crystal Fester made a beeline across the road to grab the goose, getting it to safety in the nick of time.
Thanks to Crystal and her team, the lucky goose is now safely in the AWS’s care and receiving treatment. Plans are underway to release it into a safe location soon, but first, a little time in the hospital featuring all the rest and relaxation.
Sources: Animal Welfare Society of South Africa
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