Woman Risks It All to Stop Traffic for a Family of Ducklings, and the Footage Is Heart-Stopping
A brave woman made sure a family of ducks was kept safe when they were caught in the middle of traffic.
In a heart-stopping video posted to TikTok, a woman in Oregon ran out of her car and rushed to help a family of ducklings out of the middle of traffic.
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In the video, the woman made sure everyone on the road stopped so the family could cross the busy intersection safely. Thankfully, the mother duck and her ducklings made it across the road, thanks to the good Samaritan and her actions.
"This girl stopped in front of traffic to save a family of ducks," the person who captured the video wrote in the video's text overlay. They also added in the caption, "Not heroes wear capes, some just love ducks!"
People in the comments praised the woman's quick thinking and loved that she put herself in danger to help the sweet ducklings and their mom.
" 'Help is on the way, dear,' " one person commented while another wrote, "She's running like a Disney princess with her arms stretched out ."
Another user wrote that the mother duck was likely telling her ducklings, "ok my babies, this is what we trained for. Run run run!"
"We need an army of ppl just like her, who care about animals," one other user commented. Another agreed with this sentiment and added, "I have nothing but respect for everyone who helps these animals, especially these little ducklings."
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What to do if you spot wildlife in traffic
Wildlife can suddenly appear on the roads at any moment, so it's essential to stay vigilant and watch out while driving.
According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, wild animals appearing on roads can increase at certain times of year. They report that "the number of vehicle-wildlife collisions on California roadways increases [during Autumn, as Daylight Saving Time concludes]."
In fact, the California Highway Patrol reported that "nearly 400 people were injured in more than two thousand collisions in 2019 involving wildlife."
"Wildlife-vehicle collisions pose an increasingly significant threat to both people and wildlife and can result in serious injury or death," said Human-Wildlife Conflict Program Coordinator Vicky Monroe. "This time of year, large native species such as deer and elk are more likely to cross highways or roads during their mating season, and black bears are on the search for food."
The department recommends being extra alert in areas with a lot of wildlife, slowing down around tight curves, paying attention to movement or reflecting eyes along the side of the road, and keeping trash and litter to a minimum in those areas.
If you spot wildlife on the road, the best course of action is to "slow down and honk your horn if you see an animal on or near the road."
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This story was originally published April 29, 2026 at 3:30 PM.