St. Johns County Sheriff's deputies rescue ducklings who were trapped in a storm drain
By: St. Johns County, FL - Thanks to a "quack" team effort by first responders, a feathered family is back together and waddling free.
What began as a routine call turned into a heartwarming rescue on May 6, when deputies from the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office (SJCSO) discovered eight ducklings trapped in a storm drain.
With the mother duck visibly distressed nearby, deputies called in St. Johns County Fire Rescue for assistance. According to the sheriff's office, the teams worked together using a bucket and net to gently lift the ducklings to safety.
"Put in the bucket. So sweet. Yeah, right there," a deputy said as the ducklings were gathered.
The rescue was captured on body camera footage, showing the moment the ducklings were released and waddled back to their mother.
"Mom duck is right over there," one deputy pointed out.
"Go to your mom. There we go," another said as the ducklings waddled back to their mother.
One SJCSO deputy summed it up perfectly: "That's what we're here for. Save the ducklings."