Watch: Maynard police, fire crews save dog from 'pet owner's worst nightmare'
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Watch: Maynard police, fire crews save dog from 'pet owner's worst nightmare'
""A pet falling through the water, in these freezing conditions, is any pet owner's worst nightmare," Maynard Fire Chief Angela Lawless said in the statement. "This could've been far more serious if Rufus was in the water for a long period of time, but our crews made sure that would not be the case. We are confident Rufus will make a full recovery.""
"Just after 9 p.m., the Maynard Fire and Police Departments responded to Mill Pond after a resident reported that their dog, Rufus, had fallen through the ice, according to a joint statement."
"The firefighters made quick work of their mission, and Rufus was safe on land again within ten minutes, according to the statement. The chilly canine returned home that night without any serious injuries."
Police and fire crews in Maynard coordinated a nighttime rescue after a resident reported their dog, Rufus, had fallen through ice at Mill Pond just after 9 p.m. Officers launched a drone to guide firefighters to the animal's location. Firefighters reached Rufus and brought him safely onto land within ten minutes of the call. The dog suffered no serious injuries and was returned home the same night. Maynard Fire Chief Angela Lawless emphasized the danger of pets falling into freezing water, credited crews for preventing a more serious outcome, and expressed confidence in Rufus's full recovery. The fire department shared video of the rescue.
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