WATCH: Officer Rescues Duckling in Wantagh

A Nassau County Police officer came to the rescue of a tiny duckling Friday afternoon in Wantagh.

Allison Mugno-Clancy was at Mill Pond Park in Wantagh when one of her children spotted a duckling in distress. The baby bird was struggling to get out of a hole in a waterfall, officials said.

Mugno-Clancy attempted to save the duckling herself before calling the police for help.

Seventh Precinct Officer Jason Kogan responded to the scene and quickly assessed the situation before hopping into the water.

“Oh my God, he’s such a hero,” Mugno-Clancy said as cheers erupted from her family. She caught the rescue on camera and sent it to NCPD, which then posted it on their Facebook page.

Watch the rescue here:

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