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Firefighters Rescue Multiple Duckling Broods From Storm Drains

PUBLISHED May 2, 2026, 4:49 PM ET

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Hartford, Connecticut. Hartford firefighters rescued six ducklings from a storm sewer on Saturday on Park River Drive after the ducklings fell in and their mother circled above, officials said; crews from Ladder Co. 4 and Engine Co. 14 removed the birds one-by-one. Similar rescues were reported the same day in Greenwich on River Road and in Horry County, South Carolina. Officials said crews reunited the ducklings with their mothers and reported no injuries; one report noted the Hartford rescue occurred before firefighters later fought a house fire Saturday. Departments posted videos and statements on Facebook this weekend documenting the rescues. No further details were released, and agencies did not report follow-up actions beyond reunification and public postings.

By Yusra M. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Saturday: Hartford crews respond to ducklings trapped on Park River Drive.
2. Crews from Ladder Co. 4 and Engine Co. 14 remove six ducklings and reunite them with their mother.
3. Greenwich firefighters rescue ducklings on River Road and post video to Facebook.
4. Horry County Fire Rescue retrieves ducklings from a storm drain on Gillham Loop.
5. Departments publish statements and social media posts this weekend; no further actions reported.

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These rescues highlight the community spirit of our firefighters. They're not just here for the big emergencies, but also the small ones that matter to our local wildlife. It's a reminder to keep an eye out for vulnerable creatures in our neighborhoods.

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Who Benefited

The rescued ducklings and their mothers benefited directly through safe retrieval and reunification, while local fire departments gained positive community recognition and documentation of public service.