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May 20, 2009

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daryl b.
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heros they were for taking so much trouble to save these babies and help their mom
 
Katie M.
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Well this sounded like a good story...
 
Lynn
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I guess I got here too late for this story too...
 
jessie
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are they grown now?
 
DevilDawg
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Probably.
 
Alison W.
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I love ducks, especially with orange sauce. Just Kidding!
 
Alison W.
Alison W. (babyblu051700)
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So cute, I am sorry I missed the article.
 
jackie
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this is old news their all grown up now
 
DevilDawg
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Hahahahaha.......you're a funny one! ;)
 
jessie
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any one know how the duckies are?
 
danielle b.
danielle b. (dyell101)
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that is soooooooooo sweet. love firefighters!!!
 
Dobe M.
Dobe M. (dobeman)
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Firefighters are AWESOME!
 
Joyce
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good article. way to go firefighters
 
kadiquilts
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5 months ago
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Bless our firefire fighters! Ducks don't belong in storm drains!
 
Stephanie D.
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Those ducks are so cute, I want one!
 
jackie
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5 months ago
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id buy it too.
 
jessie
jessie (bonescollector08)
5 months ago
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ya I would buy one of those for myself
 
Amber
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i think i speak for everyone when i saw...AAAAAAAAAW!!! y'know what i'd like to see? i'd like to see a calendar of firefighters who have rescued animals with the rescued animals, and the story. that's be awesome and a good fundraiser for firefighters too, i bet. i wonder if anything like this exists.
 
Mary G.
Mary G. (Norton)
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Sweet story. Engine Company 9 and a good samaritan to the rescue of the ducklings. Interesting that Mommy Duck gave birth in Washington and really good luck that the family was taken to "rehab" and will eventually be set free in the wild far away from the dirt and noise and decidely unnatural environs of the city.
 
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how wonderful are our people that do civil service...love them.
 
LINDA421419 B.
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interesting-good job the firefighters did.
 
Judy E.
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THANK GOD FOR CONCERNED PERSONS, WHO GO OUT OF THEIR WAY TO HELP ANIMALS IN NEED. KUDOS TO THE FIREFIGHTERS, AND THE CONCERNED CITIZEN WHO CALLED THEM.
 
Theresa L.
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You can see who the real caring people are in times like these.
 
Joyce
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sure can, nice article
 
9robin58
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Several miles from my house, on the highway there is a home with a small spring that forms a pond.Last year Mallard ducks had some babies there.This year believe it or not two Canadian Geese have had some babies there.I love it because the owner of the land puts up signs to drivers to be careful for the babies.(This is a highway between to bodies of water.)
Most folks slow down and the babies seem to be doing fine.I think maybe the moms travel soo far and sometimes lay the eggs where they can near water.I think some have labor before they get to the migration spots.Poor things.Kudos for all who help them along.
 
9robin58
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Poor Momma duck had to have her babies and probably could not get to a safer spot.Bless all of the folks who helped them.What a great story.
 
djes7770
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Glad to read that all the ducklings are now safe. Thanks to the firefighters for their help.
 
kavykeeper
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Lucky they were discovered.....it's nice to see a happy ending.
 
Brooke A.
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awwwww.....these guys are great! Nice to see that people care.
 
daryl b.
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THIS WAS A GOOD DAYS FOR DUCKLINGS. THE SAME DAY A MAN RESUCED 5 FROM AN OVERHANG IN THE DITY. IT WAS THE CUTEST THING. THEY WADDLED TO ETHE EDGE AND DROPED INTO HIS HANDS. AMAZING
 
maria h.
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I saw that on the news too! Just caught them like balls and then walked the whole family thru the streets to water.
 
Norrie
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I saw that too and was surpised not to see it on zootoo.
 
Debby
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so very glad they saved this guys and they are in a safe place now..
 
maria h.
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I hope they are all well.Wonder what the vets outcome was.
 
jackie
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its nice to hear good animal news sorta restores my faith in humanity (a little)
 
jessie
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how about a up date on the ducks
 
Kelly
Kelly (nitewisp)
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I agree! I'd like to know how they're doing.
 
maria h.
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That would make a good follow up story.
 
m s.
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What an uplifting and happy event -- i'm thrilled for the duck family -- i'm so happy that people cared to get involved and rescue these sweet duckies. How animals and wildlife get into the predicaments they do, only God knows, but thank God all is well.
 
Debra H.
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5 months ago
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Wow I am glad the ducks are ok, and thanks to the gal who noticed and did some thing about it.
Most would just not care there thinking is well their ducks, they can care for their selfs!! SO WRONG , just because their furry or fleathery should not mean they dont need help. All animals are like us in alot of ways... People please remember that! You may need their help one day.
GOOD LUCK DUCKYS!
 
Kelly
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Well said Debra. We always need to take care of our furry & feathered friends. A lot of the predicaments they find themselves in are because of us.
 
maria h.
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Like the plastic rings that hold cans together. I've seen poor birds with that plastic around their necks.It's terrible to see them struggling to get out of it.
 
Stacy H.
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I'm impressed that they even noticed an animal in distress. In our busy lives I'm amazed at how so many people don't notice anything going on around them, or if they do they don't have time to stop and get involved. Yeah for the firefighter who noticed and took the time to help!!
 
arleen z.
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God bless those firefighters for helping those baby ducks
 
Kelly
Kelly (nitewisp)
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Absolutely...and Ms. Pope for watching out for them too. Good job!
 
daryl b.
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my grandfather was one of the last horse drawn fire engines in philadelphia, my uncle was also a fireman and they are heros
 
arleen z.
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God Bless your family
 
Shell H.
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How sweet of the mom to let the firefighters know her duckings were trapped. Hope they all survive.
 
Katie M.
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It's nice to hear about caring people helping out!
 
alissa o.
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my mom and dad saved some baby ducks one day. they are just too dang cute
 
rjlupinskat
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How sweet and considerate of them! It's good to see caring people willing to help out.
 
Stephanie N.
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Awww, I'm glad they all got saved and are on the road to recovery.
 
groovygirl
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I'm glad they saved the little ducklings.
 
mistie E.
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The poor momma duck ! I am so glad to hear of one happy ending .
 
Patricia C.
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5 months ago
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Wildlife is just getting locked out of their habitats by people and construction on every turn. We really need to make an effort to save the forests and ponds for our wildlife.
 
daryl b.
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i agree. water needs to be saved for our wild animals. these fireman are heros. these poor ducklings could have died without his help. we used to have them come to our house and we put a pool out for them. animals have the right to live too
 
mistie E.
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You took the words right out of my mouth.. I agree with you 100%
 
Kelly
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So very true! Its a shame what we've done to our natural resources & the habitats of all our wildlife. We're making it impossible for them to live.
 
Norrie
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I've recently seen on TV other duck rescues plus last year around this time a male & female Mallard pair landed in our pool and stayed for several hours, can't help but feel, we humans are infringing on nature so much that non pets are ending up in odd places, wish I had a solution.
 
Kelly
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I agree. Not just ducks, but there seems to have been an increase in all wildlife rescues. Plus there have been the films of deer running into stores, bears stuck on bridges, etc. Its very sad that we keep moving in on them & expecting them to go elsewhere. Many have run out of places to go.
 
BDougher
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Glad to hear odd little lucky momma duck and her lucky ducklings got help from nice people. : )
 
Sandy S.
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This story reminded me of a similar incident in our town. A few years ago, our humane society received a call about some ducklings in a storm drain. Our humane officers tried to get them out while city police officers directed traffic to protect our officers. Eventually, firefighters were called in to rescue the ducklings. So, a big round of applause to all firefighters!
 
Keith
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I heard about this, that's great they were able to save them. Sometimes ducks make nests if there is a pool in the area, usually first time mothers do this by mistake. Mabye that's why she had her brood there?
 
jackie
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good for the fire fighters I hope those babies will be ok. I see babies with their parents on my way to work everyday it worries me their so close to the road.
 
Kris
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I am glad the ducks wer rescued and hope they make a full recovery at the rehabilitation center.
 
maria h.
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Maybe they could let us know how this story ends!
 
Ashley H.
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Ms. Pope & Engine Company 9 Firefighters Great Job!
 
misty d.
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just goes to show that it doesnt matter what "type" of life it is, firefighters come to the rescue..
 
Kris
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They are true heroes.
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