Two Teenagers in Australia Attack Blakes Lake Reserve's Ducks With Pole

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Ducks. A recent report said two teenagers attacked roaming ducks at Blakes Lake Reserve in Northern Adelaide. The video showed that they tried to swing a pole aimed at the ducks

Residents were shocked after witnessing two teenagers attacking roaming ducks with a pole at the Blakes Lake Reserve in Northern Adelaide.

The place is well-known for families, where ducks freely roam the area. The ducks have been a happy attraction for young children.

However, midnight at the Blakes Lake Reserve became a center of attention for residents after teenagers were filmed playing with the ducks.

According to news.com.au and Daily Mail, security cameras managed to film the disturbing video of the attack at the Northern Adelaide at 11:40 p.m, wherein the defenseless ducks became the target of the two teenagers.

One witness from the local area, Sheree, told the Advertiser she heard the incident.

The police noted that they were informed about the incident. However, the information about the people involved had minimal description. So, the police encouraged people with information to report to them.

The witness explained that the duo used a pole to spear the ducks, adding that one tried to use a scooter to run over them.

Furthermore, the report said the boys walked away from the lake and ducks before the local tried to stop them.

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