Another reminder that the ice isn't safe for anyone, including your pets. Ajax fire crews had to rescue a dog from a pond on a golf course Sunday afternoon.
They say the dog had been chasing some geese when it went into the water. The animal was in the pond for eight minutes, with its body submerged except for its head, when the owner called for help.
Firefighters went out to rescue the animal that was 35 feet offshore and managed to collar the dog, bringing it back to shore. The dog was medically assessed and reunited with its owner. “Thankfully both incidents had a happy ending, and the dog, residents and fire crews are safe,” said Shelley Langer, Fire Prevention Inspector with the Town of Ajax. “Pet owners should remember to always keep their pets on a leash because even the best trained dog may not respond to recall when its instincts/prey drive kicks in. We also remind people that no ice is safe ice. Stay away from all open waterways.”Keep family and pets away from the edges of all bodies of water.
Avoid walking close to/across riverbanks and ice-covered water to prevent falling through. Riverbanks can become unstable in the spring due to snowmelt and erosion. Rescuing another person or a pet from ice is dangerous. If you see anyone that has fallen through the ice call 9-1-1 for help immediately.If you have found a spelling error, please, notify us by selecting that text and pressing
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