By Mandi Milligan
CBS Atlanta
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Firefighters in Alpharetta received an award from the People for Ethical Treatment of Animals after quickly saving ducklings that had fallen down a storm drain.
On Thursday, PETA called the fire department when a member reported a mother duck had become frantic after her babies fell down a storm drain.
Minutes later, fireman arrived and removed the grate. One of the firefighters climbed down into the drain and scooped up all eight ducklings and carefully placed them in a cat carrier.
Full story: Alpharetta firefighters receive award from PETA after saving ducklings