Firefighters Rescue Nine Ducklings In Stamford

Stamford firefighters reunited nine ducklings with their mother after rescuing them from a catch basin on Summer Street Thursday, July 25.

A mother duck looks on while Stamford firefighters rescue nine ducklings from a catch basin.
Photo Credit: *Stamford Fire Department*

Stamford firefighters remove grating of a catch basin to access nine ducklings from a storm drain.
Photo Credit: *Stamford Fire Department*

Donna Christopher

07/25/2019 2:00 p.m.

Engine Company 5 firefighters assisted by Stamford Animal Control officers removed the young ducks without incident under the watchful eye of their mother who stood nearby.

Once reunited, the rescuers provided a safety escort for all ducks from Summer Street to Bridge Street, across Washington Boulevard and back into the Mill River.

Click here to see a video of the ducklings' rescue.

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