A 7-year-old English Bulldog died on Christmas Day after falling into an icy pond in Colorado.Â
South Metro Fire Rescue said the accident serves as a tragic reminder for people â especially those with pets â about just how dangerous ice can be.
According to officials, crews were called to help rescue the dog after it fell through an ice-covered pond at Cheese Ranch Park in Highlands Ranch around 12:30 PM on Friday.
UPDATE: A rescue diver located the 7 year old English Bulldog under water. Firefighters attempted resuscitation efforts, but sadly the dog died. This is a tragic reminder of just how dangerous the ice can be to people and pets. Thank you to @dcsheriff for your assistance. pic.twitter.com/irZ1Q4sXar
Colorado Dog Dies After Falling Through Ice on Christmas
A Colorado family faced a tragedy on Christmas (Dec. 25) when their dog died after falling through the ice at a local pond.
According to a Facebook post from South Metro Fire Rescue, the incident occurred around 12:38 p.m. at Cheese Ranch Park in Highlands Ranch, when firefighters responded to a 911 call reporting that an English Bulldog was trapped underneath the ice.
Upon arrival, Rescue Divers performed an underwater search and located the animal. Despite CPR attempts, officials were unable to revive the dog. This incident is a tragic reminder that no ice is safe ice. If you see a person or pet fall through the ice, never attempt to rescue them on your own, read the post. Call 911 immediately and remain on shore.
Dog dies after falling through ice at Cheese Ranch Park in Highlands Ranch
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and last updated 2020-12-25 16:54:48-05
HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. â An English Bulldog died after walking onto the ice at a pond in Cheese Ranch Park Friday.
South Metro Fire Rescue were called out to the park in Highlands Ranch to try to rescue the dog just after 12:30 p.m.
A rescue diver was able to find the 7-year-old dog under the water. Firefighters attempted to resuscitate the dog, but it died. This is a tragic reminder of just how dangerous the ice can be to people and pets, South Metro Fire Rescue said in a tweet.