13 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}
13 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}

Duck Miracle

by I.M.Retired
10 replies
  • OFF TOPIC
    • |
It really is. The 401 is one of the deadliest highways in Ontario.

I wonder who captured this image. It's almost impossible to believe that those ducks made it across!

Ducks crossing a highway in Toronto. [VIDEO]

I think it must be 'Duck Miracle Week' on Wimp.com

http://www.wimp.com/hyenaduck/
  • Profile picture of the author Daniel Evans
    I'll be the first to reference Frogger....
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6972889].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author waterotter
    It certainly was a miracle, Val!

    I recall seeing the news coverage on Global. It was all I could do to not change the channel, for fear of an unhappy ending. Needless to say, I was quite relieved to see they all made it across safely.

    I like happy endings!
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6972910].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author LarryC
    Originally Posted by I.M.Retired View Post

    It really is The 401 is one of the deadliest highways in Ontario.

    I wonder who captured this image. It's almost impossible to believe that those ducks made it across!

    Ducks crossing a highway in Toronto. [VIDEO]

    I think it must be 'Duck Miracle Week' on Wimp.com

    Mother Duck vs. Hyena. [VIDEO]
    There are hyenas in Toronto?

    Edit: never mind. The second video doesn't mention the location.
    Signature
    Content Writing, Ghostwriting, eBooks, editing, research.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6972912].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Kay King
      I was watching them cross - crossing my fingers - and hoping they didn't forget something and have to go back for it:p
      Signature
      Saving one dog will not change the world - but the world changes forever for that one dog
      ***
      Live life like someone left the gate open
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6973081].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author SteveJohnson
    Knowing in advance that they all made it across ok let me laugh a little at how they got blown around when the big truck went by.

    Was interesting watching them, it looked almost like mama was watching and timing the traffic...
    Signature

    The 2nd Amendment, 1789 - The Original Homeland Security.

    Gun control means never having to say, "I missed you."

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6973208].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Jacqueline Smith
    As someone who travels the 401 on a regular basis, all I can say is that is a miracle!
    Signature
    Momdipity.com
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6981676].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    They are lucky they are Canadian ducks. There's no way to survive crossing some American roads.
    Signature

    Sal
    When the Roads and Paths end, learn to guide yourself through the wilderness
    Beyond the Path

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6982089].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author seasoned
    Well, the wounded duck routine is one all mother ducks seem to do. The predator is really more interested in the big meaty duck anyway, so even if the predator caught on, they would fall for it. And the ducks probably try to make sure they can get away from the predator.

    As for the ducks crossing the road, WOW! One car misses them by maybe a couple inches at most, and they DO get blown around, but they all seem to make it. Now THAT is bravery! You really have to wonder why they want to get across SO bad! And even ADULTS seem to prefer walking!!!!!!! why don't they just FLY to the other side? Granted, HERE the young birds are probably too young, but ADULTS?

    Steve
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6983159].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author KEKilpatrick
      Glad they made it but could have avoided all of that mess if they had just decided NOT to follow the chicken :p
      Signature

      “Until the 20th century, reality was everything humans could touch, smell, see and hear. Since the initial publication of the charged electromagnetic spectrum, humans learned that what they can touch, smell, see, and hear…is less than one millionth of reality”

      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6984255].message }}

Trending Topics