Rescue Crew Saves Dog Trapped on Ice: ICYMI

This post was originally published on March 12, 2015.

By Chris Gaudet (Patch Staff)

A rescue crew from the Prince William County Fire & Rescue Department saved a dog Tuesday afternoon from the icy waters of Lake Montclair.

At about 4:15 p.m., rescue units were dispatched to an animal rescue on Lake Montclair in the 1700 block of Butler Place in the Dumfries area, according to the fire department.

Upon arrival, they saw the dog about 60 yards out in the water, where the ice had broken through. A water and ice rescue team was deployed using cold-water rescue equipment and dry suits, the fire department said.

The team then rescued the dog and returned him safely to his owner.

Photo: A rescue crew with an inflatable boat prepares to go out on Lake Montclair on Tuesday to pull a dog (in background) off the ice and bring him back to shore. Credit: Prince William County Fire & Rescue Department