Ashfield firefighters free trapped ducklings

Firefighters from Ashfield came to the rescue of some feathered friends yesterday.

The crews were called upon to rescue five ducklings which had got stuck in a drain.

Firefighters from  Ashfield rescued five baby ducklings trapped in a drain yesterday. Photo courtesy of Cameron Best on Twitter.placeholder image
Firefighters from Ashfield rescued five baby ducklings trapped in a drain yesterday. Photo courtesy of Cameron Best on Twitter.

Crews were called to the incident, which was behind the Toby Carvery on the A38, Sutton in Ashfield, just before 5.30pm. The ducklings were rescued from the drain by 5.50pm and released by the crew.

And their efforts have been praised on Twitter with Sherry saying “surely this deserves an award. #Cutest rescue ever.”

Photos courtesy of Crew Manager Cameron Best on Twitter @RedAdair999.

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