US EditionDucklings Rescued From North Carolina Storm Drain
- Early yesterday, deputies from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call in Rancho Santa Margarita and rescued seven baby ducklings trapped inside a storm drain.
- The rescue followed a resident's report about a distressed mother duck, and deputies removed the manhole cover and entered the drain to find the ducklings.
- All seven ducklings were placed in a box, and the mother duck flew down to reunite with them as bystanders watched the event unfold.
- Ducks are federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which prohibits hunting or capturing migratory birds without authorization and carries fines up to $5,000 or jail time.
- The incident highlights ongoing wildlife protection efforts and public concern, showing coordinated action from deputies and community members to safeguard protected species.
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