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Old Tappan firefighters rescue ducklings from storm drain

June 2, 2025 Northern Valley Press

Firefighters perform one of the six fireground tasks: Search and Rescue. OTFD photo.

OLD TAPPAN, N.J. — The Old Tappan Volunteer Fire Department responded to an unusual call on Saturday, May 31, when a resident reported ducklings trapped in a storm drain.

After a focused effort, department members successfully rescued the ducklings and reunited them with their mother, who had remained at the scene, driven by instinct.

OTFD ex-chief and Old Tappan Mayor Tom Gallagher holds two of the rescued ducklings. OTFD photo.

“Protecting life and property is our mission—and sometimes that includes the smallest lives among us,” said members of the department.

— Via Bill Auth, chairman, Publicity Committee
Old Tappan Volunteer Fire Department

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