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Emergency! Babies in storm drain! Update: They are safe!

Discussion in 'Ducks' started by Raenh, May 10, 2019.

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  1. May 10, 2019 Post #1 of 225
    Raenh

    Raenh Crowing

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    I dont know who to call for help.
    I tried wildlife but they are closed
    I cant reach them and with the drain open like it is, shes gonna lose more down it. 20190510_181212.jpg 20190510_181302.jpg
     
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  2. May 10, 2019 Post #2 of 225
    Raenh

    Raenh Crowing

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    I'm working atm too and had to leave to finish my route. It's at north cypress hospital on 290
     
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  3. May 10, 2019 Post #3 of 225
    MagpieDucks

    MagpieDucks Beware of the MAN-GOOSE

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    How far down is that? Is it super mushy like total mud, or is it a bit more solid?
     
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  4. May 10, 2019 Post #4 of 225
    Raenh

    Raenh Crowing

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    I'm going back with hardware cloth after my shift, but I can't get to the babies
     
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  5. May 10, 2019 Post #5 of 225
    Miss Lydia

    Miss Lydia Loving this country life

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    Can you find someone who maybe does mantience around there who may have a ladder? Something needs to be put over top of that once the babies are rescued.
     
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  6. May 10, 2019 Post #6 of 225
    Raenh

    Raenh Crowing

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    It's about 5 ft down
     
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  7. May 10, 2019 Post #7 of 225
    Raenh

    Raenh Crowing

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    The security just shrugged and didnt care...
     
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  8. May 10, 2019 Post #8 of 225
    Raenh

    Raenh Crowing

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    It has a grate on it, just the holes are so wide the babies fall right down
     
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  9. May 10, 2019 Post #9 of 225
    Raenh

    Raenh Crowing

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    And it's going to be dark soon and I still have two more drop offs before my shift is done. I hate this....
     
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  10. May 10, 2019 Post #10 of 225
    DuckyDonna

    DuckyDonna Crowing

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    can you get a crow bar and pry off the grate?
     
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