An Oregon State Police trooper became an unlikely hero Monday when he safely escorted a mother duck and her ducklings across Interstate 205 near Oregon City.
Trooper Aaron Allemann spotted the waterfowl family attempting to navigate the dangerous three-lane freeway near Milepost 7. Acting quickly, he halted all southbound traffic to prevent any harm to the vulnerable birds.
Using his police hat as an impromptu herding tool, Allemann carefully guided the duck family toward a gap between jersey barriers marked by an orange traffic barrel. A motorist caught the heartwarming rescue on video, capturing the moment the ducks waddled to safety.
The quick-thinking trooper's actions likely saved the feathered family from a tragic outcome on the busy interstate. The ducks appeared to be heading toward a nearby slough formed by the Clackamas River, where they could safely continue their journey.
The incident briefly stopped traffic but demonstrated how law enforcement officers often go beyond traditional duties to protect all members of the community - even those with webbed feet.
This unusual traffic stop ended happily, with the duck family reaching safety thanks to one trooper's compassionate response to their predicament.