Thousands of rubber ducks float down Chicago River

Friday, August 5, 2016
CHICAGO -- Part of the Chicago River looked more like a child's bathtub Thursday afternoon.


About 57,000 rubber ducks splashed into the river as part of the 11th annual Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby, which benefits Special Olympics Illinois.
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The owners of the ducks that crossed the finish line first were awarded prizes.
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Last year's event raised $400,000 for the Special Olympics and this year's derby was even bigger.
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