Dogwalkers plunge into freezing lake while attempting to rescue pets
Dogwalkers plunge into freezing lake while attempting to rescue pets
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Two people fell through the ice while trying to rescue their dogs from a frozen pond in Warwickshire. Emergency services were called to the scene at Sidings Pool, in Bedworth, at around 12.15pm on Saturday after a man and a woman fell through the ice and into the freezing water trying to save two dogs.
Local reports said the first person, who has not been identified, fell and broke through the ice, into the freezing water, while trying to save their pets. When they fell through, the second person went out onto the ice to save them but also fell in, leaving both of them stuck in the water for 20 minutes.
Fortunately, there were other people in the area who saw the two people – a man and a woman who have not been identified – fall in and dialled 999. It took police, firefighters and ambulance workers deploying life buoys, life rings and throw lines to pull them back out.
The pair had spent so long in the icy water, they had to be treated for hypothermia and taken to hospital. Both dogs survived, apparently unharmed, after being kept warm at the scene. The incident promoted Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service to issue a warning: ‘It serves as a critical reminder of the risks associated with icy conditions.
‘Pet owners are advised to keep pets off icy surfaces, walk them on a leash, and avoid entering the water themselves if their pets get into trouble. Instead, contact emergency services by calling 999. ‘Remember that the safety of both pets and owners is paramount, and attempting personal rescue can lead to tragic consequences.
