Gallery: Giant Rubber Duck's American Debut Goes Swimmingly

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    The duck arrives to much fanfare on Friday, September 27th, 2013. (Image: Jennifer Marlow)
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    Anchored at Point State Park, the confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers. (Image: Jennifer Marlow)
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    Boaters, kayakers, and paddleboarders welcome the art piece. (Image: Jennifer Marlow)
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    Pittsburgh's iconic yellow bridges face off with a new visitor. (Image: Jim Baur)
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    (Image: Jim Baur)
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    The duck looks for office space in its new (temporary) home. (Image: Jim Baur)
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    Floating by PNC Park, home of the playoff-bound Pittsburgh Pirates. (Image: Jim Baur)
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