Monday, April 30, 2012

Bay City meter reader helps mother and her ducklings safely cross the street


A panicked mother, waiting traffic, nearby railroad tracks.  The situation was dire, but Kevin Wagner knew what he had to do. The dozen or so ducklings may have been steadfast as they followed their mother, their little legs just weren't long enough to get them to safety. "I noticed the cars were stopped for them," said Wagner, 30, a Bay City meter reader who was on duty at the time. "Mom made it across the street but the babies were not taller than the curb and I knew they weren't going to make it." So, Wagner parked his truck and went immediately to the duckling's rescue. Despite his intent, mother duck hissed and squawked at Wagner as he scooped the babies to safety.

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