Video: Florida deputies rescue mother duck and ducklings after fluffy family tried to cross I-75

Manatee County deputies save ducklings on I-75

A mother duck and about 20 of her ducklings were saved after they tried to cross dangerous I-75 traffic this weekend.

BRADENTON, Fla. - A daring duck rescue in Manatee County was captured on camera Saturday. 

The backstory:

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says a mother and around 20 of her ducklings were trying to cross I-75 when deputies stepped in to help.

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Some MCSO Violent Crimes Task Force (VCTF) were driving down the interstate when they noticed cars slamming on their breaks to avoid the "fluffy family." 

What they're saying:

"Traffic and tall grass proved challenging as they attempted to get all their ducks in a row and safely across the interstate!" shared the MCSO on Facebook.