This adorable video shows how Dublin firefighters came to the rescue of a mother duck and her ducklings today.
The Donnybrook crew received a call about a mammy duck and her ducklings, who were trying to cross a busy road to reach the safety of a nearby canal. Crew members then began to herd the duck and her ducklings across the road as onlookers watched, with the footage being widely shared on social media.
Dublin Fire Brigade wrote on Twitter: "Donnybrook firefighters were flagged down returning from a call to assist a Mammy and her offspring get to safety.
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"Unusual one for us but the crew winged it and shepherded (right word?) the lucky ducks towards a nearby canal. No fowl play suspected," they added.
In the end of the video shared by Dublin Fire Brigade, the duck and her babies are safely enjoying a swim in the canal.
Social media users took to Twitter to praise the brave firefighters for their kindness toward the tiny animals. One person commented: "Quacking job as always & what a welcome change for your crew."
A second added: "Lucky ducks indeed, you were so kind to our feathered friends." A third said: "Well done to all."
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