Duck family rescued from war‑torn Ukraine by brave volunteers
The war in Ukraine is not just a tragedy for millions of people but also for animals, which are often left behind during escapes and condemned to starvation. A similar fate likely awaited a duck family near Vovchansk, but volunteers arrived in time and saved the little ones from certain death.
1:33 PM EDT, June 29, 2024
The conflict in Ukraine has been ongoing for over two and a half years. During this time, hundreds of volunteers have been actively working on the front lines, helping soldiers and animals left behind during escapes or lost after shelling.
As a result, dramatic rescue operations frequently appear online. Volunteers risk their lives to reach many dogs and cats, which sometimes find new homes.
However, the armed conflict affects not only those animals we commonly associate with home. It is also a tragedy for thousands of cattle, chickens, and ducks. A recent case of rescuing the latter was shown a few days ago by volunteers from Animal Rescue Kharkiv.
Duck family rescued from the front line
Volunteers operating in the Vovchansk area rescued a large duck family a few days ago. The front line has been stalled there for several weeks, resulting in intensified military activities.
For this reason, the most shelling-exposed towns have been evacuated. Consequently, many people were forced to leave behind their life’s work, which in some cases included livestock, to which the mentioned duck family likely belonged.
Fortunately, this family was found by a group of volunteers who saved a Muscovy duck and her ducklings in time. The mother and young were transported to Kharkiv, where they reached a safe farm. There, the owner promises that each of their eggs will be donated to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
