Ducks taking to water is natural. Ducks to stormwater drains - not so much.
The area around Moehau and Morris Sts in Te Puke is well known as the home of several ducks that, from time to time, are also blessed with ducklings.
Last week one of the present crop of babies went swim-about in the stormwater drain.
Called to action by local cop Bruce Gordon, it was a case to Te Puke Volunteer Fire Brigade to the rescue.
Fire chief Glenn Williams was the senior officer on the call.