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'
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Four-day continental street market starts in Loughborough
It is on from Thursday-Sunday.
Search launched to find Charnwood resident to light the beacon to mark 80 years since VE Day
The deadline to apply to light the beacon is Friday, 28 March 2025.
New endoscopy unit is beginning to take shape at the Leicester General Hospital
Construction is expected to be completed later this year.
26 tonnes of plastic bags and wrapping collected in first year of recycling trial in North West Leicestershire
By 2027 the government will require all councils to collect this sort of packaging at the kerbside.
Free road closures now available to host street parties to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day
Celebrations are being planned across the country across the weekend from Thursday 8 to Sunday 11 May.
New play equipment will be installed at two Coalville parks
"Investing in outdoor spaces for children and families is a key priority."
Creative competition launched for Charnwood council tenants
The deadline for entries is 31 July 2025.
Medicines amnesty starts in Leicestershire
The amnesty campaign runs throughout March 2025.
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