x
Breaking News
More () »

Adorable baby ducks rescued from storm grate by SAFD

Fire officials say the ducklings' mom walked over a storm grate and left them behind.

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Fire Department rescued the cutest group of ducklings from a storm grate Saturday afternoon. 

SAFD arrived near Willie's Grill & Ice House and found eight Black-bellied whistling ducklings in a storm grate. 

Fire officials say the ducklings' mom walked over a storm grate and left them behind. 

The ducklings were rescued by SAFD and placed in a sink to get water. Fire officials even grabbed a photo opportunity with the spotted critters by placing them on a fire truck. 

Credit: SAFD
Ducklings found in SA

The ducklings were taken to Animal Care Services and will then be sent to a wildlife refuge in Kendalia. 

Black-bellied whistling ducks can have up to 18 duck chicks and are spotted near the Gulf Coast, according to US Fish and Wildlife Service.

   

Before You Leave, Check This Out