Dozens Of Firefighters Help Rescue A Dog That Fell Through The Ice In Sub-Zero Temperatures

February 10, 2023

Firefighters rescued a dog from a frozen pond in Massachusetts.

They believe he was in the pond for 20 minutes.

Credit: Wareham Fire Department

Members of the Wareham Fire Department responded to a call about a dog that had fallen through the ice sub-zero temperatures.

Crews arrived to the Red Brook Wildlife Management area at 7:19 a.m. on Saturday.

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On arrival, Assistant Chief Mark Rogers observed a dog struggling in the water at least 150 feet from the shore.

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"The crew of Engine 1, Captain Micky Bird, along with Firefighters Chris Barrasso, Chris Callinan and Alex Estes quickly deployed onto the ice, rescuing the dog," the department said in a statement.

Credit: Wareham Fire Department

After Wareham EMS stabilized Dakota, the dog was seen warming up in a rescue vehicle.

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The dog was taken to an area veterinarian for further treatment and is expected to make a full recovery.