Boy takes action to protect ducks in Pa. town

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Friday, August 7, 2015
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A young boy in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania is taking action in his community... one duck at a time.

TAMAQUA, Pa. (WPVI) -- A young boy in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania is taking action in his community... one duck at a time.



8-year-old Keenan Cook was upset when he witnessed ducks being struck and killed by drivers in Tamaqua.



So, he took wrote a letter asking the borough council to add duck crossing signs.



Keenan says, "It was making me feel sad. And the other day my mom told me if I wanted to I could write a letter. It's only for grown ups."



Council voted unanimously to install the signs.



Council members say the boy will likely be on the other side of council chambers one day.

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