The stranded duckling had to be rescued using chimney rods.
They had initially received a call from the RSPCA reporting a duckling trapped in a drain on Sunday (16th May) at around 11:26.
A fire engine from Hinckley station rushed to scene on Thurlaston Lane in Croft.
The duckling was thankfully rescued and handed over to the RSPCA.
Alternative headlines:
'Duck in the middle with you'
'QUACK action taken to rescue duckling'
'Duck down rain drain'
'Teal meet again'
(Ed: That's enough...)
The headlines in Hinckley and Nuneaton
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The headlines in Hinckley and Nuneaton
16/12/2014
Dobbies garden centre in Stapleton will change to new operator
The date when the changeover will happen has not been confirmed.
Small business owners in Leicestershire urged to remain vigilant following reports of scam
“Please take caution when providing a card machine for a customer to make a payment. If you notice anything unusual or suspicious when they are using once, we would advise cancelling the transaction if possible."
County Council say they have 'firm grip on finances'
A consultation on the plan is set to launch on 18 December.
The headlines in Hinckley and Nuneaton
11/12/2024
ATM at Hinckley Morrisons attacked
The ATM was close to the main doors of the store.
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