Duck chasing dog rescued after falling through ice in Arbroath
ByRob McLaren
Firefighters had to rescue a spaniel from an icy Keptie Pond in Arbroath.
A dog which chased a duck onto a frozen pond in Angus had to be rescued by firefighters after falling through the ice.
The incident happened just after 10am on Saturday at Keptie Pond in Arbroath.
Firefighters in special gear broke through the ice using axes and waded out for around 20ft to reach the spaniel.
Fire Scotland station manager Fraser Scott said: “Because the crew had the local knowledge and they knew the depth of the water, it was decided that they would put on their wet weather gear and lifejackets and carry out a rescue.
“The dog had been yelping and in a distressed state. It was trying to scramble out but it had no chance because it kept slipping back. As soon as we reached it, the dog calmed down.
“The crew picked the spaniel up and brought it to shore, wrapped it in a blanket and handed it over to its owner who was very grateful.”
Mr Scott added that the incident could have been far more serious and advised people to keep children and pets away from frozen ponds.
