D.C. Emergency Personnel Save Ducklings From Storm Drain
BALTIMORE (WJZ) - Emergency crews make an adorable rescue Monday, saving a family of ducklings that fell into a D.C. storm drain.
The incident happened around 5:30 on 12th Street and Maine Avenue. A total of eight ducklings had fallen into the storm drain and their mother waited eagerly nearby.
Animal rescue 12 St X Maine Ave SW. Duckings fell into storm drain. Momma duck standing by. We are working to remove drain cover. pic.twitter.com/y9UmZFdXV8
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) May 8, 2017
1 ducking removed. Several more remain. Joint effort by D.C. FEMS, Animal Control, DC Water and MPD. pic.twitter.com/fFux9vm2Oy
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) May 8, 2017
According to the Washington Post, D.C. police, Animal Control , D.C. Water and Sewer Authority and the D.C. Fire Department were able to work together to get all the ducklings out safely within an hour.
Mission Successful! 8 duckings safely retrieved and are back with their mother. pic.twitter.com/o7nwaixx0v
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) May 8, 2017
The ducks were reunited with the mother duck and taken down to a nearby water bed.
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