Queen's University Campus Security - Duck Family Escorted from Campus

	Queen's University Security Escorts Duck Family off Campus

	May 21, 3:00 pm: Campus - After monitoring the progress of a mother duck and her eggs, Security became aware the eggs had hatched and the group was looking for a way out of the high cement planter they found themselves in. Staff put out some water for the ducklings and set up a ramp to assist in their descent from the planter. At about 5:20 pm the mother and (some of) the ducklings used the ramp to exit the planter and made their way towards the waterfront. Since they would have to cross some busy roadways during the trek, Security and other University staff assisted the gaggle as they meandered towards the lake and eventually entered the water at 6:20 pm. June 1 - The Toronto Star newspaper featured a story about the duck family escort and other animals who have interacted with our department. (Page 3 of the Star newspaper)
	New chicks explore their surroundings. Using the water bowl to get in a few practice laps. Now what? "One of us didn't think this through very well..." Saved by the ramp - for those who choose to use it... "Look out below!" All present and accounted for... And they're off. Crossing Stuart Street. "Who put that building there..?" "Don't look now...but I think we're being followed." "There's the water!" "Green light means go..." Crossing King Street. Heading to the waterfront... or to make a phone call. Almost there... Finally! Bon voyage. A follow-up story was featured in the Queen's Gazette newspaper and recently added to the University's News Center: "Queen's web footed family find fame on the world wide web" NEW: More photos from the duck family escort Photos by Pete Freeborn