LAFAYETTE, La. — KATC spoke with residents in Scott about the possibility of new protections for a flock of ducks living near a busy roadway, after concerns were raised about ducks being struck by cars near the roundabout.

Locals often stop to observe the ducks at Begnaud House as they waddle throughout the property.

“They’re very good, very nice, sweet ducks,” said Melissa Halford, who has lived in Scott for 15 years. "You have a few people that are concerned about that and I get it, I think we can get something together. I just don't see it as a problem, so I don't think they have been addressing it as much. If they do, we can get a group of us together to make sure they are safe."

Some community members have suggested installing fencing or duck crossing signs to alert drivers, ho

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