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Bellevue Police Rescue 12 Ducklings, Reunite Them With Mother

Bellevue officers and firefighters successfully pulled a dozen ducklings from a storm drain Monday morning.

Bellevue police officers distracted mama duck while the fire department opened a storm drain Monday morning.
Bellevue police officers distracted mama duck while the fire department opened a storm drain Monday morning. (Bellevue Police Department)

BELLEVUE, WA — Bellevue first responders rescued a dozen ducklings Monday morning, reuniting them with a very concerned mother.

The police department said a concerned resident called in the distressed ducks, and the Bellevue Fire Department worked to open the storm drain while Bellevue police distracted the worried mom.

All 12 youngsters made it to safety and were in good health for the hike back home.

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