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Clearwater firefighters rescue trapped ducklings from storm drain: CFR

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CLEARWATER, Fla. — A group of ducklings trapped below a Clearwater street was rescued by firefighters and reunited with their mother on Tuesday after crews went underground to reach them.

According to Clearwater Fire & Rescue (CFR), firefighters responded to South Missouri Avenue after several ducklings became trapped below the surface.

Crew members entered the underground area, rescued the ducklings, and safely returned them to their mother.

Florida brain tumor patient denied insurance coverage for surgery gets full reversal

A West Palm Beach man battling an aggressive brain tumor was denied insurance coverage for the surgery he needed to remove it, only to see his insurer reverse course in a dramatic turn that unfolded inside his hospital room while our investigative team was there interviewing him about the denial.

FL brain tumor patient denied insurance coverage for surgery gets full reversal