WASHINGTON — With the mother duck nearby, D.C. first responders pulled out eight ducklings from a storm drain in Southwest D.C. on Monday. In a joint effort between D.C. Fire and EMS, D.C. police, animal control and the Water and Sewer Authority, the rescue of the distressed ducklings took place around 12th Street and Maine Avenue Southwest.
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
There was an initial attempt to remove the drain cover, but in the end, a net was used to pull the ducklings up.
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
Finally, the ducklings were released, and they waddled quickly back to their mother.
Mission Successful! 8 duckings safely retrieved and are back with their mother. pic.twitter.com/o7nwaixx0v
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) May 8, 2017