Advertisement

Alberta RCMP member climbs to new depths to rescue ducklings

RCMP member in Fort McMurray bravely rescues trapped ducklings. Wood Buffalo RCMP

RCMP in Fort McMurray, Alta. were called to a dramatic duckling rescue early Sunday morning.

Just before 8 a.m., a mother duck stood by frantic while her babies were trapped in a sewer below.

RCMP could hear their cries.

Police carefully removed the manhole cover near the intersection of Ash Way and Lodgepole Way and a member climbed down the hole to rescue the seven babies.

An RCMP member in Fort McMurray climbs into the sewer to rescue seven ducklings. Wood Buffalo RCMP

Corporal Erika Laird with Wood Buffalo RCMP said someone called in the emergency rescue and it’s not uncommon for the RCMP to help animals, however she noted this was different because the rescue went above and below.

Story continues below advertisement
For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

“I’m not sure how difficult it was to get them all back.”

All seven ducklings were carried up to the street and returned to their mother.

“Hopefully we aren’t going to be able to follow up with the ducklings,” Laird said.

Sponsored content

AdChoices