It was foul luck when these plucky ducks got stuck.

A mother duck and her nine ducklings plunged into a deep lagoon at the Veolia Environmental Services composting facility in Whitesmith, near Lewes.

Concerned staff called East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, who came to the rescue of the feathered family.

The mother had nested on the edge of the lagoon reservoir to the back of the facility and the ducklings fell into the water after hatching. RSPCA officers called to help but it soon emerged that this was a job for the fire and rescue service.

Uckfield crews swiftly plucked the ducks from the lagoon onto a life raft.

Allan Key, from Veolia, said: “We are pleased that the duck and all her ducklings made it out of the lagoon unharmed. They are now safe in their new home away from any dangers. Our thanks to the RSPCA and fire and rescue teams.”