Michigan Sisters Stop To Admire Two Ducks Swimming, Then Realize One Is In Danger
Not long ago, sisters Jessica Lee and Kimberly Ann set out to enjoy a gorgeous day in Michigan’s Hines Park.
As they strolled along, their attention was caught by a sweet scene in the river – two ducks gliding calmly together across the water.
At first, it felt picture-perfect, but then the sisters noticed something unusual that set one of the ducks apart from the other.
What seemed like a heartwarming sight quickly turned into something very concerning. The sisters immediately contacted Michigan Duck Rescue and Sanctuary, who shared on Facebook:
“They noticed a duck looking unusually larger than her mallard companion, swimming peacefully in the river. They called us to see if this particular duck belonged in the wild.”
Worried, the sisters sent their photos to the experts at MDRS, who were deeply saddened by what they saw.
One of the ducks was identified as a wild mallard, while the other – larger in size and covered in plain brown feathers – appeared to be a domesticated breed.
This meant only one thing – it had been dumped in the park. The person behind MDRS wrote:
“Once I saw the picture, I immediately asked if they could secure her. She was a khaki Campbell domestic duck, who was no doubt dumped in the location she was at.”
Without wasting a moment, the sisters jumped into action, doing their best to lure the duck out of the water. Despite their efforts, though, nothing seemed to work.
The duck, later named Frida, was too nervous to trust them. Jessica commented on the Facebook post:
“The scariest part is this poor girl wanted to be saved but was uneasy.”
Fortunately, the determined sisters refused to give up on the duck in desperate need of help.
They kept trying to lure her out of the river, and eventually jumped in when they realized she was in trouble. Jessica added:
“She dove underwater at one point and didn’t come up for a whole minute. Me and Kimberly were frantically trying to find out where she was.”
When the sisters waded into the water and reached the duck, they finally uncovered the reason Frida had been unable to get out. Jessica said:
“She ended up getting her neck wrapped around a branch underwater.”
Thankfully, Jessica and Kimberly were very close and able to free Frida from the branch.
At first, the sisters worried that Frida might have been hurt, but once they pulled her from the water, it was clear she was more than all right.
Wanting to finish what they had started, they gently scooped her up and carried her to their car.
That’s when Frida did something unforgettable – she rested her head on her rescuer’s shoulder, almost as if to say thank you.
The sisters drove straight to MDRS, where Matthew Lyson and his wife, Theresa, were ready to welcome the rescued duck.
They welcomed Frida with open arms and gave her the special care she so desperately needed. MDRS wrote:
“She ate for what seemed like 10 minutes straight, poor angel.”
Today, Frida is thriving alongside the other domesticated ducks at MDRS, enjoying the safety and care she once lacked.
The sisters never could have predicted what awaited them on their simple outing to the park, but their quick thinking made all the difference.
Because of their actions, Frida was saved in the nick of time and now has the chance to live the joyful, secure life she was meant to have.
