Joelle Fredman
WMAL.com

WASHINGTON — (WMAL) DC Fire and EMS rescued eight ducklings from a storm drain while the mother duckling stood by patiently.

The rescue operation shut down two lanes near 12th Street at Maine Ave SW.

Mission Successful! 8 duckings safely retrieved and are back with their mother. pic.twitter.com/o7nwaixx0v

— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) May 8, 2017

1 ducking removed. Several more remain. Joint effort by D.C. FEMS, Animal Control, DC Water and MPD. pic.twitter.com/fFux9vm2Oy

— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) May 8, 2017

Animal rescue 12 St X Maine Ave SW. Duckings fell into storm drain. Momma duck standing by. We are working to remove drain cover. pic.twitter.com/y9UmZFdXV8

— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) May 8, 2017

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