Chelmsford Firefighters Save Trapped Ducklings

CHELMSFORD, MA — Chelmsford firefighters on Thursday saved a half-dozen ducklings that fell through a storm drain near Drum Hill Liquors. An employee called for help shortly before 9 a.m. Firefighters and paramedics were quick to the scene.

The mother duckling was circling the drain and first responders found the ducklings trapped below. They pulled off the cover and scooped out the chicks.

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Firefighters shared these photos of the duckling rescue:

Photo credit: Chelmsford Fire Department