Rubber Duck Derby raises money for domestic violence victims [Photo Story]

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Rubber ducks race down the Quittapahilla. (Photos by Emily Bixler)

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Around 500 ducks floated down the Quittapahilla Creek on Saturday, Sept. 28, as onlookers gathered to see if their duck would come out on top.

Rubber ducks race down the Quittapahilla

At 11 a.m., the rubber ducks were dumped into the Quittapahilla Creek by Lebanon City Mayor (and fourth-year-running derby master of ceremonies) Sherry Capello and state Senator Chris Gebhard (who helped secure a $2.5 million increase in the state’s domestic violence intervention funding), kicking off the derby.

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One lone duck immediately pulled ahead of the pack.

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A standout duck clutches an early lead.

Onlookers would soon declare that this duck, which maintained a sizeable lead halfway to the finish, would surely be victorious.

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However, the duck encountered turbulence, slowly sliding through elevated mud while some competitors surged past in the fast lane. While it eventually got back on track, it had fallen to second place.

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The early standout, left, took a slow side route, while those behind catch up due to strong currents.

Duck #355 was on top now, quickly developing a lead almost as stark as that of its predecessor.

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A real duck keeps time with leading rubber duck #355. She followed spectators to the finish line, eventually watching the winners be crowned.

#355’s victory seemed imminent — until it slowed to a crawl within sight of the finish line. It was overtaken by not one but two opponents…

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