The officer paused traffic to safely guide the flock to nearby water, earning heartfelt reactions online
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- An Ohio deputy helped a mother duck and her ducklings safely cross a bridge
- Drivers waited as the flock was escorted to nearby greenery and water
- The moment sparked praise online for the officer’s compassion
A routine day on patrol turned into a heartwarming moment when a deputy stopped to help a family of ducks safely cross a busy bridge.
In a post shared by the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, the officer was seen guiding a mother duck and her ducklings across the roadway as nearby drivers patiently waited. The tiny group struggled to keep pace, prompting the deputy to step in.
“Their tiny webbed feet couldn’t waddle fast enough across the bridge for some motorists,” the department wrote…