A man and his dog were saved from freezing waters in Massachusetts after falling through thin ice, thanks to a heroic firefighter response. 🌐 #News #WellesleyMA #Massachusetts #Accident
WELLESLEY, MA – The icy waters of a Massachusetts lake became the site of a dramatic rescue this weekend. A dog and its owner were rescued after both fell through thin ice on Lake Waban in Wellesley.
The Wellesley Police and Fire Departments responded to a 911 call around 5 p.m. on Sunday. The first report indicated that a dog had fallen into the lake. Shortly after, another call reported that the dog’s owner had also fallen into the freezing water while trying to save the animal.
Rescue Efforts at Lake Waban
Firefighters arrived near the Wellesley College Boathouse and assessed the situation. Using cold-water survival suits, firefighters entered the lake to rescue the pair, who were too far offshore to return on their own…