Aurora, CO – A dog who fell through the ice at Utah Park this week was saved after a good Samaritan called Aurora911 to report the harrowing incident. According to Aurora Fire Rescue, the caller reported two dogs falling through the ice-covered pond, approximately 10 to 15 feet from the shoreline.
The fire agency writes:
AFR’s Engine 4 was first on-scene to perform the ice rescue, assisted by AFR’s Technical Rescue Team and multiple other AFR and Falck Rocky Mountain – Aurora, Colorado responders.
The dogs managed to get themselves out of the icy pond before rescuers arrived and one ran from the scene. The remaining dog received life-saving care to help raise the body temperature, the agency said:
The second dog received care in the ambulance to restore its core body temperature, then was turned over to Animal Control to locate the dog’s owner.
The fire agency issued a safety warning:
As temperatures begin to dip and Winter approaches, today’s incident serves as a reminder to use caution near ice and bodies of water this time of year. Check out our ice safety tips to be more informed and know what to do. Minutes count if someone falls through the ice—the average person can only survive in the water for 15-45 minutes.
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