When Quacker Duty Calls: Sarasota Police Protect and Escort a Family of Ducks

A family of ducks receives help from the Sarasota Police Department to cross the road safely in Florida.

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Sergeant Schafer took a mini-break from his daily chores to escort the ducks to a nearby pond.

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The officer saved the ducks from the potential risk of them being hit by a car.

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The hilarious moment of him trying to get the ducks in a row and directing them was captured on the sergeant's body camera.

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The ducks took a few incorrect turns before finally reaching the pond at Payne Park.

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The Sarasota Police Department shared the video on YouTube, and the footage quickly broke the internet and went viral.

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The caption on the video read, "There is no such thing as a typical day as a Sarasota Police officer."

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The caption on the video read, "There is no such thing as a typical day as a Sarasota Police officer."

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The family of ducks made it safely to the pond, thanks to the kind-hearted Sarasota Police.

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When Quacker Duty Calls: Sarasota Police Protect and Escort a Family of Ducks

A family of ducks receives help from the Sarasota Police Department to cross the road safely in Florida.

Sergeant Schafer took a mini-break from his daily chores to escort the ducks to a nearby pond.

The officer saved the ducks from the potential risk of them being hit by a car.

The hilarious moment of him trying to get the ducks in a row and directing them was captured on the sergeant's body camera.

The ducks took a few incorrect turns before finally reaching the pond at Payne Park.

The Sarasota Police Department shared the video on YouTube, and the footage quickly broke the internet and went viral.

The caption on the video read, "There is no such thing as a typical day as a Sarasota Police officer."

The caption on the video read, "There is no such thing as a typical day as a Sarasota Police officer."

The family of ducks made it safely to the pond, thanks to the kind-hearted Sarasota Police.

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