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July 26, 2025 3 mins
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DEUTSCH:
Es ist Unabhängigkeitstag in Washington. Die Familie Sullivan fährt schläfrig und zufrieden vom Feuerwerk nach Hause, als sie plötzlich eine Entenmutter neben einem Gully bemerken.Die meisten Autofahrer würden weiterfahren. Auch die Sullivans zögern, doch der ängstliche Blick der Ente lässt sie langsamer werden.Sie drehen um und halten erneut an derselben Stelle. Die Ente steht immer noch reglos da, also sagt Tibis Ehemann: „Schauen wir kurz nach.“Tibi steigt aus, schaut vorsichtig in den Gully und hört leises Piepen. Vier Küken sitzen tief unten fest und rufen nach ihrer Mutter.Die achtjährige Tochter ruft aufgeregt: „Jetzt zählt nichts anderes!“ Damit wird aus Sorge Tatendrang.Die Familie fährt nach Hause, holt schnell einen Kescher und kehrt zurück. Ein Nachbar stellt seinen Truck quer, damit die Straße sicher bleibt.Gemeinsam lassen sie den Kescher hinab und heben das erste Küken behutsam herauf. Schritt für Schritt folgen die anderen drei.Sofort eilt die Mutterente herbei, quackt vor Freude und führt ihre Küken weg vom Gully. Alle atmen erleichtert auf.Später posten die Sullivans das Video auf TikTok. Millionen von Menschen feiern die kleine Rettungsaktion und werden daran erinnert, dass ein Moment Freundlichkeit die Welt bewegen kann.

ENGLISH:
It is Independence Day in Washington. The Sullivan family drives home sleepy and happy from the fireworks when they suddenly notice a mother duck next to a storm drain. Most drivers would keep going. The Sullivans hesitate too, but the duck’s anxious look makes them slow down. They turn around and stop at the same spot again. The duck is still motionless, so Tibi’s husband says, “Let’s just check.” Tibi gets out, looks carefully into the drain, and hears soft chirps. Four ducklings are trapped deep inside, calling for their mother. Their eight-year-old daughter exclaims excitedly, “Nothing else matters now!” Her words turn worry into action. The family drives home, quickly fetches a net, and returns. A neighbor parks his truck sideways so the street stays safe. Together they lower the net and gently lift the first duckling up. Step by step, the other three follow. At once the mother duck rushes over, quacks with joy, and leads her ducklings away from the drain. Everyone breathes in relief. Later the Sullivans post the video on TikTok. Millions of people celebrate the small rescue and are reminded that a moment of kindness can move the world.

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