Minnesota State Patrol Says Do NOT Do What These Drivers on I-35 Did

This video was captured by a MNDOT traffic cam on I-35 near Mounds View. The video is going viral and has viewers asking themselves how they would have reacted.

With cars swerving and slamming on their brakes it's a miracle that a major crash didn't occur.

Patrol spokeswoman Lt. Tiffani Nielson told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, “I watched that video and I cringed. People should not stop on the freeway for ducks. I completely understand the connection to a mother duck and her babies, but if there was a crash which resulted in a fatal or serious injury, a driver who stopped for ducks potentially could face a criminal charge.’’

The Star-Tribune also reached out to the Minnesota DNR and PETA who both agreed that the drivers in this video created a dangerous situation.

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