Red Deer RCMP officer goes deep to rescue 8 distressed ducklings
![Red Deer ducklings RCMP Cpl. Russell rescued ducklings from a storm drain in Red Deer on June 22, 2023. (Supplied)](/content/dam/ctvnews/en/images/2023/6/22/red-deer-ducklings-1-6452081-1687462209706.jpeg)
A central Alberta Mountie "quacked the case" of eight missing ducklings Thursday.
Police were called to Ireland Crescent in Red Deer at 8:45 a.m. by an adult and child.
They were concerned after the birds fell down a storm drain as their mother made calls for help.
"Corporal Russell of the Red Deer RCMP did not hesitate, and flocked to the scene, bringing the ducklings to safety," said a news release by Const. Sandra Geiger.
"The ducklings were happily reunited with their mama."
There were nine ducklings in total, but one was already with the mother, police said.
(Supplied)
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