Thousands of plastic ducks in race down river

Lions Club of Looe said the duck race has been running for more than 40 years

Thousands of plastic ducks were released in a Cornish town for an annual race on Saturday.

Looe River Duck Race co-ordinator Peter Kingham said the event has run for more than 40 years.

The Lions Club of Looe said for the 2025 race, there were more than 6,000 plastic ducks tipped over the edge of Looe Bridge and floated down the river to the Lower Ferry Steps.

Ticket holders for the first four ducks to complete the course could win cash prizes of up to £1,000.

The race started at 12:30 BST.

Mr Kingham said all ducks were recovered from the river by volunteer "duck wranglers".

They used nets across the width of the river so as not to pollute the sea or harm any ducks.

Following the race, Mr Kingham said: "The duck race went really well with thousands of spectators."

The proceeds will go to causes that the Looe Lions support.

"We raise money all the time for charity. We do all sorts for the community, including hampers for the elderly at Christmas," Mr Kingham said.

"We support youngsters going on school trips, we help the RNLI, the South West Hospice and local primary schools if they need new equipment."