Ducklings that fell in drain rescued by Florida fire rescue unit

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Workers conducted their first duck rescue of the year on Friday in South Florida.

>> Read more trending news

According to a Facebook post by Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, several ducklings fell through a drain grate in western Boca Raton.

Rescue workers used the Jaws of Life to open the drain, the agency wrote on Facebook. A net was then used to dip into the drain and remove the ducklings.

The grate was spot welded in place and prevented the ducklings from escaping, WPEC-TV reported.

“The ducklings and their mother were reunited and went on their merry way!” Palm Beach County Fire Rescue wrote on Facebook.