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A local resident and firefighters were able to successfully retrieve a dog Wednesday evening after the dog fell though the ice on a pond near Riley. At approximately 4:45pm yesterday Riley Fire Department and Sugar Creek Fire Water Rescue team were summoned to 6381 Taglewood Road in Timberlake’s subdivision just North of Riley.
Upon arrival firefighters found a local residence had used a small boat to rescue a dog that had fallen through the ice of a pond in the subdivision. The local resident was able to reach the dog and pull it from the water but became exhausted during his efforts and needed assistance in returning to the shore. The dog belonged to a neighbor of the resident.
Sugar Creek’s water rescue team was able to retrieve the residence and K-9. Deputy Chief Mike Stewart of Sugar Creek fire department said that due to the warm temperatures yesterday the ice was very difficult to manage and made the rescue very challenging.
Citizens are reminded to use extreme caution as ice covered ponds and lakes begin to thaw as temperatures begin to increase this spring.