"After the Olympic waves had set off, I
walked over to the swim exit just in time to see a duck and her 7 tiny
ducklings dash across the racers' path; they made it across, no harm
done. Then a tiny 8th came skeetering along, well behind. By then, mom
was in the water and paddling like mad to get away from the swimmers. I
tried (unsuccessfully) to get #8 reunited; mom was too far from shore.
Enter TCSD's own Ray Barrios...he was getting ready for his race, scooped
the duckling up, and headed out to open water with it. After several
attempts (including a dash along the cove's shore), Ray managed to get
them all back together, safe and sound. One of life's minor triumphs.
I'm really pleased to be in a sport and organization with such kind and
ready-to-pitch-in people!Thanks, Ray!!"
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