Ducklings rescued from storm drain in West Babylon

This feathery mother breathed a sigh of relief on Mother’s Day.

A mother duck saw her seven ducklings drop into a storm drain and become entrapped behind Our Lady of Grace Church in West Babylon on Sunday.

First Precinct officers responded to the rear of the building at approximately 5:15 p.m. after a 911 call came in reporting that the baby ducks were in trouble.

After notifying the Emergency Service Section, Police Officer Mark Collins scooped the ducklings out using a large net. As their mother waited close by, the ducklings were rescued and reunited to her.

Out of the seven, one duckling appeared to be injured and was taken to a local animal hospital for treatment.

Photos below are from the rescue courtesy of the Suffolk County Police.

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