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Maynard Fire Department Rescues Ducklings from Storm Drain

MAYNARD, MA – Saturday night at approximately 2134, the Maynard Fire Department was dispatched to the area of 7 Mill and Main after a caller reported ducklings had fallen into a storm drain and were trapped.  Engine 2 and Ambulance 1 responded to investigate and assist with the Maynard Police Department.  FF Jenn Hureau was able to reach through the grate and extricate all 10 ducklings from the drain.  The ducklings were immediately reunited with their anxious mother waiting nearby.  Special thanks to the concerned citizens that made notification and this animal rescue possible.

Ducklings trapped in storm drain at 7 Mill and Main on 6/24/2023.
Ducklings trapped in storm drain at 7 Mill and Main on 6/24/2023.
FF Hureau with the last of 10 ducklings rescued from a storm drain at 7 Mill and Main in Maynard, MA on 6/24/2023.
FF Hureau with the last of 10 ducklings rescued from a storm drain at 7 Mill and Main in Maynard, MA on 6/24/2023.
FF Hureau released the last rescued duckling to the waiting mother and siblings.
FF Hureau released the last rescued duckling to the waiting mother and siblings.
Mother and 10 ducklings reunited after a brush with a storm drain at 7 Mill and Main in Maynard, MA.
Mother and 10 ducklings reunited after a brush with a storm drain at 7 Mill and Main in Maynard, MA.