A murderous mollusk had its fowl plans foiled by a heroic bartender packing an oyster knife. The drama played before a large crowd gathered behind Harry T's restaurant on Destin's harbor last month. Christie O'Brian, outside bartender for the local eatery, had been serving customers when she heard the anguished cries of some nearby children.
Someone help the duck.
O'Brian and her coworker, Merrill Meeks, rushed to the harbor walk railing. They were greeted with a sight that gave them goose bumps. The oyster shut its shell, and the duck's leg was caught in the oyster. The duck was squawking and flopping around like crazy. And time was running out.