Reichenau fire department saves duck family from water emergency!

Reichenau fire department saves duck family from water emergency!

On Thursday, June 26th, a very special operation for the local fire department began in Reichenau-Mittelzell. The alarm sounded at 2:19 p.m. when an alert passerby observed a mother duck with her two chicks walking in a rain catchment basin. But fate didn't mean it well: one of the chicks was caught in the drain and couldn't free itself. The Reichenau fire department was immediately alerted and quickly drove to the scene to save the duckling South Courier reported.

The rescuers were quickly on site and first had to explore the rain catchment basin. To ensure that the chick and the mother duck could be rescued unharmed, they called for additional reinforcements. A fire engine with additional personnel was called in to deal with the situation.

A happy ending for the duck family

The operation was a complete success! The fire department was able to quickly free the trapped chick and also capture the other two ducks that were nearby. They were released together at the Fährenhorn, where they swam happily into the lake. Fortunately, all three ducks were safe and the duck family was reunited and released back into the wild.

The community’s support proved valuable. A local resident provided a fishing net and a public works employee offered a pair of waders. Such a sense of community is palpable in the community and is highly valued.

Animal welfare is important

The rescue operation once again shows that unsecured water sources can pose a fatal risk for many animals. Every year countless animals such as hedgehogs, cats and birds drown in open water bodies. wildlife points out that pool owners should take care to secure their pools and install exit aids. In this way, animal dramaturgies can be prevented.

Animal protection organization NetAP is appealing to the public to take appropriate precautionary measures to ensure animals do not end up in danger. In particular, water sources such as rain barrels, paddling pools and ponds should be secured by appropriate measures to prevent drowning.

In other cities it has been shown that the fire department even charges fees for animal rescues Time reported. But the number of missions has not decreased there either. The Cologne fire department relies on voluntary commitment and cheerful animal rescues, which are supported by the community without any financial burden.

Overall, the events in Reichenau-Mittelzell make it clear how important teamwork and neighborly help are in saving lives - whether human or animal. Such operations not only promote animal protection, they also strengthen the sense of community in the region.