The geese didn’t stick around for the police report. They disappeared into a nearby forest. Most likely to start a podcast about traffic laws.
Meanwhile, the inflatable toys caused a second problem. They kept floating into the recovery vehicles. One pink swan drifted right into a fireman’s face.
He screamed. On camera. It’s now the top video on the internet. The fireman’s nickname is now “Sir Hiss-a-Lot.” He is not amused.
Fun Facts You Didn’t Ask For
This crash marked the first time the A10 was closed for goose negotiations. Police had to use a “goose whisperer” from a local zoo.
The zoo guy, Dave, arrived in a speedboat. On the highway. Yes, a boat on a road. He said, “Geese respect marine authority.” We trust him.
Dave used a laser pointer to herd the birds. One goose stole the laser. It now has a cult following on Twitter. @GooseWithLaser is a real account now.
Let’s talk numbers. The clean-up crew removed four tons of plastic flamingos. That’s enough to decorate a small ocean. Or a very tacky wedding.
Police and ambulance crew at scene of crash on A10 at Milton
The marshmallow cleanup took seven hours. They stuck to everything. Tyres. Shoes. A police dog named Sparky tried to eat them all. He got sick. He is fine, but he hates geese now.
