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Calif. Man Killed While Helping Ducks Cross Road — Moments After Being Cheered by Onlookers
New York Post ^ | May 22, 2023 | Isabel Keane

Posted on 05/22/2023 10:36:11 AM PDT by nickcarraway

A California father died after being struck by a car Thursday night while helping a family of ducks cross a busy road, witnesses said.

The horrifying crash took place at Stanford Ranch Road and Park Drive in the city of Rocklin, about 22 miles from Sacramento, just after 8 p.m.

William Wimsatt, a 12-year-old boy who witnessed the kindhearted stranger’s actions, told KCRA 3 the man had stepped out of his car to help the ducks avoid traffic. “He got out of the car and was shooing the ducks and everyone was clapping because he was being really nice,” William said.

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To: FlingWingFlyer
I read a disgusting article this morning about the idiot who killed the bride was observed crying and mumbling “now my life is ruined.” The Me, Me, Me generation strikes again!!!

I wish that sort of thinking was limited to only one generation, but alas.
61 posted on 05/22/2023 3:25:37 PM PDT by fr_freak (Such a foul sky clears not without a storm.)
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