Albuquerque, NM: Giant Rubber Ducky Rescues Drowning Child

Giant Rubber Ducky Saves Drowning Child in AlbuquerqueGiant Rubber Ducky Saves Drowning Child in Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM – In a remarkable act of heroism, a giant rubber ducky played an unexpected role in rescuing a drowning child from the Rio Grande River. As the sun peeked over the horizon, a concerned mother called 911 after her 5-year-old son, Timmy, slipped into the swift-moving waters near the Paseo del Bosque Trail. With every passing minute, hope seemed to dwindle. But then, a glimmer of yellow appeared in the distance. A massive rubber ducky float, usually used for recreational purposes, had somehow escaped its moorings and was drifting towards the child. Astoundingly, the ducky nudged Timmy to the surface, keeping his head above water. Passersby spotted the unusual sight and rushed to his aid. “I was just walking along the riverbank when I saw this huge ducky floating towards a struggling child,” said witness Sarah Johnson. “It looked like something out of a cartoon.” Rescuers carefully removed Timmy from the ducky and pulled him to safety. Paramedics arrived promptly and transported him to the hospital for observation. Thanks to the quick thinking of the ducky and the intervention of heroic passersby, Timmy made a full recovery. Authorities have since determined that the ducky had been illegally tethered to a tree and had broken free during overnight storms. They are grateful that, in this case, the runaway float became an instrument of salvation. “This incident is a reminder that even the most unexpected things can come to the rescue in times of crisis,” said Albuquerque Fire Department spokesperson Captain David Dorman. “We’re just thankful that everyone here today is safe.” Timmy’s parents have expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the ducky and the strangers who helped save their son. They have named the ducky “Harold” and plan to have it customized with Timmy’s name and the date of his rescue. As the buzz surrounding Harold’s heroic act continues, Albuquerque residents have been left with a peculiar tale that will be passed down for generations to come: the day the giant rubber ducky saved a drowning child.