When the job description includes looking out for feathered friends too!
Bothasig, Western Cape (04 August 2026) – Armed response officers are used to dealing with emergencies, but Monday’s patrol called for a completely different set of skills.
While on patrol along Vryburger Avenue just before 6 pm, a District Group officer was flagged down by a concerned member of the public who had spotted a family of Egyptian Geese wandering dangerously close to the road.
Rather than leave the birds to chance, the officer slowed traffic with hazard lights before he carefully guided the feathered family away from passing vehicles.
“With hazard lights flashing and traffic moving slowly, our Officer carefully ‘escorted’ the feathered family to a place of safety before calling for a little backup. Together, our Officers successfully rounded up eight adventurous goslings (who clearly hadn’t read the road rules!) and one very determined pair of parents.” the company shares.
Once all ten geese were safely together, the officers transported them to Burgundy Dam, where they could continue life somewhere a little better suited to young goslings than a busy suburban road.
“No injuries. No drama. Just eight tiny troublemakers, two relieved duck parents, and a reminder that protecting our community sometimes means looking after every member of it … feathers included.”
We say it often, but South Africans have a big soft spot for animals. Whether it’s stopping for ducklings, calling for help when an owl is in trouble or making sure a displaced snake gets relocated safely, there always seems to be someone willing to lend a hand. That’s something to be proud of!
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