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Firefighters, animal control officers rescue goslings from storm drain

Firefighters and animal control officers in Columbus, Ind., came to the rescue of two goslings that fell into a storm drain near a Chili's Restaurant. Photo courtesy of the Columbus Fire Department/Facebook
1 of 3 | Firefighters and animal control officers in Columbus, Ind., came to the rescue of two goslings that fell into a storm drain near a Chili's Restaurant. Photo courtesy of the Columbus Fire Department/Facebook

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April 25 (UPI) -- Firefighters and animal rescuers in Indiana came to the rescue of two goslings that fell into a storm drain.

The Columbus Fire Department said in a Facebook post that the Engine #4 crew responded to assist Columbus Animal Care Services when a pair of baby geese were seen stranded in the storm drain near the Chili's Restaurant in Columbus.

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The fire crew was able to remove the storm drain cover so the goslings could be lifted to safety.

"Within a few minutes the goslings were reunited with mother goose and three siblings who anxiously watched rescuers from a short distance away," the post said.

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