Deputy in Gainesville Florida rescues ducklings who were in a storm drain

ACSO deputy rescues ducklings who were inside of a storm drain in Florida

By George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (123640)

Lake Charles, Louisiana

July 19, 2026 1:24pm CST

A deputy with the Alachua County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) in Gainesville Florida answered an emergency call from a concerned citizen called 911 on Thursday morning. The name of the ACSO was not mentioned answered the emergency call when he arrived at the intersection of NE 105th Drive and NW 28th Place when he opened the storm drain gate and used a rescue mat to rescue the ducklings who were then reunited with their mom after the deputy spent 40 minutes to rescue the ducklings. The ducklings then walking with their mother the same day thanks to the rescue by the deputy who was doing his job to protect and serve his community. Link is msn.com/en-us/money/ge...

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@teamfreak16 (44653)

• Denver, Colorado

19 Jul

He obviously knew what to do so his training had to include this type of animal rescue.

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@Deepizzaguy (123640)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

19 Jul

You are right.

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@JudyEv (385347)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Jul

That rescue must have been quite complicated to take so long.

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@Deepizzaguy (123640)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

20 Jul

It was a hard rescue to get the duckling out safely.

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@snowy22315 (211242)

• United States

20 Jul

Glad those ducklings got rescued.

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@Deepizzaguy (123640)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

20 Jul

So am I happy that the ducklings are safe and sound.

@RasmaSandra (99361)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

19 Jul

So glad they duck Mama got them back, I am sure she was really worried but should watch them more carefully but how to you tell that to a duck?

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@Deepizzaguy (123640)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

19 Jul

That is true since mom ducks rely on instincts.

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@JESSY3236 (22472)

• United States

21 Jul

Glad he rescued them.

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@Deepizzaguy (123640)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

21 Jul

So am I happy that the ducklings were rescued by the firefighter.

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@AliCanary (4718)

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20 Jul

Awww, that's so sweet that momma got her babies back. What a kind man!

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@Deepizzaguy (123640)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

20 Jul

I agree with you that the deputy has a heart of gold.

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@xstitcher (39596)

• Petaluma, California

20 Jul

Poor things. So glad the deputy got them out.

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@Deepizzaguy (123640)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

20 Jul

I am in agreement with you.

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@jstory07 (149128)

• Roseburg, Oregon

20 Jul

I am glad the baby ducks were rescued and they were back with their Mom.

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@Deepizzaguy (123640)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

20 Jul

So am I happy that the ducklings were reunited with their mom.

Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323275)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

20 Jul

I'm glad he got them out of the storm drain.

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@Deepizzaguy (123640)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

20 Jul

I am in agreement with you that the deputy saved the ducklings is a hero.