Clinton Rescue Squad members "rescue" the Annual Clinton Sunrise Rotary Rubber Ducky Race's mascot, the 28th Race was held on the South Branch of the Raritan River in downtown Clinton on July 16, 2017. Clinton (Hunterdon County) NJ – July 16, 2017 – The Clinton First Aid and Rescue Squad preformed a water rescue today, saving the town's Rubber Duck.
Actually, it wasn’t really a rescue, but they utilized similar techniques. Rescue Squad members help out with the Clinton Rubber Ducky Race every year.
On Sunday, the 28th Annual Clinton Sunrise Rotary Rubber Ducky Race was held on the South Branch of the Raritan River in downtown Clinton. People could sponsor a duck in the race for $10 and a chance to win one of several prizes
Hundreds of yellow rubber ducks were released by squad members, the duck then went over the falls and raced in the river to the finish line with a large crowd cheering them on.
Proceeds from this annual event supports the American Cancer Society and the Cancer Support Community of Central NJ.
Prizes ranged from a Walt Disney World Trip, to a Travel Voucher from Clark Travel, and to several gift certificates.
After the race was over, the rescue squad retrieved the race’s mascot, who was floating in the middle of the river overseeing the race activities.
Actually, it wasn’t really a rescue, but they utilized similar techniques. Rescue Squad members help out with the Clinton Rubber Ducky Race every year.
On Sunday, the 28th Annual Clinton Sunrise Rotary Rubber Ducky Race was held on the South Branch of the Raritan River in downtown Clinton. People could sponsor a duck in the race for $10 and a chance to win one of several prizes
Hundreds of yellow rubber ducks were released by squad members, the duck then went over the falls and raced in the river to the finish line with a large crowd cheering them on.
Proceeds from this annual event supports the American Cancer Society and the Cancer Support Community of Central NJ.
Prizes ranged from a Walt Disney World Trip, to a Travel Voucher from Clark Travel, and to several gift certificates.
After the race was over, the rescue squad retrieved the race’s mascot, who was floating in the middle of the river overseeing the race activities.
Source: http://www.1rbn.com/webpages/news/DisplayNews.aspx?PT=state&state=NJ&ID=872f588c-609e-4fc3-9374-14fbaf6a5be9
By RICHARD MAXWELL Correspondent
1st Responder NetworkStory Number 072617104
Disclaimer: This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the
1st Responder newsroom.
By RICHARD MAXWELL Correspondent
1st Responder NetworkStory Number 072617104
Disclaimer: This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the
1st Responder newsroom.
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