Plastic duck discovered on Islay after drifting from Dublin for 20 years

It was released into the River Liffey in 2006.

In 2006 over 150,000 ducks were released from Dublin’s Millennium Bridge in an attempt to raise money for charity.

The intent after their release into the River Liffey was to travel one mile down the river, however, some of the little bath toys had a bit of a longer adventure.

12-year-old Emil Wrede was holidaying in Islay with his family from Germany when he and his sister spotted the rubber duck on Lagavulin bay.

Even though its bright yellow colour has faded, lettering and numbering are still visible on the duck.

Speaking to the BBC, Emil's father Daniel said the family were delighted with the discovery of the far-travelled duck.

He commented: "We had a stroll around the ruins of Dunivaig Castle near Lagavulin and then found the duck on the shore of the Lagavulin bay right by the castle.

"It lay covered in mud, but it has found a new occupation in our accommodation - it is accompanying us in the hot tub."

It was only after seeing online stories about the ducks washing ashore, that the Wrede family realised the history of the plastic duck.

I’d say it was some quack…

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