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Peacock on Berlin Delivery Van Removed by Police and Firefighters

Police identified the bird as a Kladow resident from the Pfaueninsel stock, drawing wide interest on Instagram.

Overview

  • A delivery driver in Berlin-Spandau returned to his van and found a peacock perched on the roof, prompting a call to authorities.
  • Officers from Police Section 23 and the Berlin Fire Brigade worked together to remove the bird and took it to a safe area.
  • Police said the peacock lives free in Kladow and that the local group descends from birds on nearby Pfaueninsel.
  • The police post on Instagram drew strong engagement with more than 9,000 heart reactions and included photos of the rescue.
  • Pfaueninsel is a protected island site and UNESCO World Heritage location known for free-roaming peafowl, which helps explain sightings in southwest Berlin.