Dog owners advised to keep pets on a lead after crews rescue dog from Staffordshire lake
All dog owners have been reminded to keep their pets on a lead around ice after a dog was rescued from a lake in Stafford.
By Dan Stacey
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Crews from Staffordshire Fire Service were called at 1.10pm on Wednesday, January 7 to Hyde Lea Bank after a medium-sized dog fell through thin ice into the lake.
Crews attended the scene and used a reach pole to rescue the dog, which was then taken to the vets.
Group Manager Jordan Money, who attended the scene, said: “Frozen ponds, rivers and lakes can be very dangerous and are best avoided, by both people and animals.
“I would remind dog owners to keep their pets on a lead around ice so that they are not at risk of falling in.
“If the worst happens, never attempt to rescue them yourself, call 999.”
