You could see it written all over his face — that split second when pure fear finally gave way to relief.
Just after 10 a.m., first responders rushed to a frozen pond on Antioch Road after a dog fell through the ice. When crews arrived, the dog was about 25 feet from shore, desperately balancing on broken pieces of ice and debris, fighting to stay afloat.
He was terrified.
His owner tried everything — breaking ice, shifting debris — but the conditions were simply too dangerous. Every second mattered, and the risk was growing.
That’s when first responders got creative.
Spotting a nearby canoe, they quickly got permission to use it and carefully pushed out onto the frozen pond. Moving slowly and deliberately, Sgt. McMullen and Sgt. King made their way across the ice until they reached the trembling dog.
Moments later, they brought him safely back to shore.
Cold. Shaken.
But alive. ❤️
Within minutes, the dog was back in his family’s arms — and the look on his face said everything words couldn’t.
Thanks to quick thinking, teamwork, and compassion under pressure, this story ended the best way possible.
🐾 Huge thanks to everyone who stepped in to save a life today.
Because sometimes, heroes wear badges — and sometimes, they paddle canoes across frozen ponds. 💙
