This page centers on Steve Hartman’s role in telling the story through his On the Road segment on CBS News. Hartman presents the story with his signature calm narration, allowing the girl’s actions to speak louder than commentary. He explains the situation clearly — ducklings separated from their mother — and then focuses on the unexpected hero: a young girl who instinctively steps in to protect them.
Hartman uses the story to illustrate a broader message: that empathy is not limited by age. Through interviews and visuals, viewers see how the girl carefully stayed with the ducklings, helped keep them safe, and ultimately played a role in reuniting them with their mother. Hartman frames the moment not as something extraordinary because of fame or skill, but extraordinary because it reflects pure kindness. The page also discusses how this story fits perfectly with Hartman’s mission of highlighting everyday goodness.