Congresswoman stops New York traffic to help ducks cross road, wins praise online

In the video, at least four people can be seen rushing with the ducks as they prepare to cross the road.Rice can be seen lifting her hands up and yelling ‘Stop’ at the oncoming traffic to help the birds cross the road safely.

Watch the video here:

OMG https://t.co/wl8AER4sGr pic.twitter.com/bno6qUToCp

— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) July 3, 2020

The video delighted many, who lauded the 55-year-old for her heart-warming gesture. Take a look at some of the reactions here:

This gives me a glimmer of hope in humanity

— I.M.Rina (@balasim18) July 3, 2020

Humanity! This is what it looks like to care.

— JuneBug⁷ 🦋🌊🌸 (@Ladyjet02) July 3, 2020

Hero of the day

— Denise Wu (@denisewu) July 3, 2020

I was having a rough day and this helped. Thanks Yashar. ❤️

— luv2readtx (@luv2readtx) July 3, 2020

Yay New Yorkers!
Only two ducklings, so the mom probably lost many before this moment &, so, terribly glad they helped her out.

— Philenor & Son (Wear Masks) (@PhilenorS) July 3, 2020

Grateful that there are still people in the world who will stop traffic for ducks.

— Katie Phang (@KatiePhang) July 3, 2020

Make Way For Ducklings, awesome!

— Laurie Yoder (@LaurieYoder59) July 3, 2020