‘Only in New Zealand’: Kiwi emergency services team up to rescue ducklings trapped in a drain

New Zealand emergency services have had a productive day after working together to resolve a case involving some ducks in conflict.

Police, fire and emergency services joined forces on Saturday to rescue ducklings who crawled down a busy highway in Auckland and were trapped in a drain.

in a Send on social media, police said: “Our officers received a call shortly after 10 am that a mother duck and her ducklings had entered the South Western Highway near Mount Roskill.

“Nest minute, they had fallen into a very deep drain.”

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“Help came early and the firefighters and police made a good squawk trying to catch up with them and get them out safely.

“They were taken to a nearby pond and reunited with their mother, and they are doing it like a charm.”

Members of the public have praised the efforts and also their puns on social media.

“Great job guys! This is another example of why I love living in New Zealand, ”wrote one person.

“This is the kind of country I’m proud to live in,” said another online.

“Only in New Zealand,” another person commented.

“What a pro-pathetic morning,” wrote one person.