People visit Tamar Park in Admiralty by the sea to witness the reinflation of the deflated rubber duck, on June 12, 2023. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)

The deflated rubber duck in the art installation "Double Ducks" was returned to Victoria Harbour on Monday.

The barge carrying the deflated duck sailed back to waters off Tamar Park in Admiralty and the artwork was reinflated after tests and an inspection.  

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The 18-meter rubber duck, created by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman, was deliberately deflated on Saturday when its surface began to stretch under the scorching sun, just several hours after the start of the exhibition.

Contingency plans have been prepared due to unstable weather, according to organizers.

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The two adorable ducks arrived in the harbor last Friday and were scheduled to be on exhibit for the next two weeks.

China Daily's Edmond Tang and Andy Chong took these photos.