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Missing Kevin Alert — National Active Cases

Federal Missing Duck Notice

The following Kevins have been reported as missing and their whereabouts are currently unknown to the Registry. These cases are being actively investigated by the Division of Waterfowl Recovery Operations (DWRO). All citizens are federally obligated to report sightings. Obstruction of a Kevin recovery operation is a Class B misdemeanor. Failure to remain calm is not currently a misdemeanor, but we are exploring options.

Kevin (KV-0411)

Kevin

Registration No. KV-0411 • Missing Since Jan 14, 2026

Species Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata)
Weight 7.8 lbs (last measured Nov 2025)
Last Known Location Barton Creek Greenbelt Rowing Dock, Austin, TX
Last Bread Event Jan 14, 2026 — Pumpernickel crouton, approx. 8g
Distinguishing Features Red caruncle on face. Unusually direct eye contact. Slight swagger.
Assigned Investigator Special Agent M. Torres, Southwest Division

If you have seen this Kevin: Call 1-800-555-KEVIN immediately. Do not attempt to detain the duck. Do not offer bread until you have completed Form NRDNK-Sighting-2 and submitted it to your regional office (processing time: immediate, plus 6–8 weeks).

Kevin (KV-1887)

Kevin

Registration No. KV-1887 • Missing Since Dec 29, 2025

Species Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
Weight 3.9 lbs (last measured Oct 2025)
Last Known Location Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA
Last Bread Event Dec 29, 2025 — White sandwich bread (stale), 2 slices
Distinguishing Features Slightly lopsided swim. Refuses croutons. Has been seen walking on land with no apparent duck business to attend to.
Assigned Investigator Field Agent D. Park, Pacific Flyway Division

If you have seen this Kevin: Call 1-800-555-KEVIN immediately. Do not attempt to detain the duck. Do not offer bread until you have completed Form NRDNK-Sighting-2. If you already offered bread, please file Form NRDNK-REGRET-1.

Kevin (KV-2301)

Kevin

Registration No. KV-2301 • Missing Since Feb 1, 2026

Species Pekin Duck (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus)
Weight 6.4 lbs (last measured Jan 2026)
Last Known Location Piedmont Park, Atlanta, GA
Last Bread Event Feb 1, 2026 — Brioche roll, half loaf. Possibly whole loaf. Witness accounts vary.
Distinguishing Features All white. Very large. Makes intense and sustained eye contact while eating. The witnesses are still in therapy.
Assigned Investigator Field Agent C. Reyes, Southeast Division

If you have seen this Kevin: Call 1-800-555-KEVIN immediately. Approach with caution. KV-2301 has been classified as a Tier 4 Bread Consumer (Aggressive) and should not be engaged without a licensed field agent present.

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