Ducklings scooped to safety by Cambridgeshire firemen

Firemen rescue ducklings stuck in drain

Ten ducklings have been rescued after getting stuck in a drain in Peterborough.

Firemen rescued 10 ducklings stuck in a drain in Peterborough. Credit: Cambridgeshire Fire Service

Ten ducklings have been rescued after getting stuck in a drain in Peterborough.

Police officers and firefighters worked together to recover the baby birds from the busy road in Rivergate on Sunday night.

The forces used a jug to save the ducklings and placed them safely in a box.

Firemen used a jug to save the ducklings and placed them in a box. Credit: Cambridgeshire Fire Service

All of the ducklings survived their ordeal and have been released into the wild.

Last updated Tue 29 Apr 2014

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