MILLSBORO, Del. - There was a heartwarming baby duckling rescue this weekend by the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company!

Fire officials say on Sunday, six ducklings fell through a stormwater grate and were stuck in the drainage reservoir at the Riverside Apartment Complex in Millsboro.

Ducklings stuck

(Indian River Vol. Fire Co.)

They say they donned a pair of water-rescue waders and jumped into action, scooping the ducklings up and reuniting them with their mom -- in a safer location.

Rescue in action

(Indian River Vol. Fire Co.)

Fire officials say the mother heard the ducklings' peeps and led them to a safer body of water. 

Ducklings and mom

(Indian River Vol. Fire Co.)