US: Heartwarming Video Of Rescue Operation Carried Out To Save Dog Fallen Into Icy Pond In Rhode Island Goes Viral

Westerly: A heartwarming video surfaced from the United States' Rhode Island, where a firefighter saved a dog from an icy pond on Thursday. The five-year-old golden retriever, named Phoenix, was reportedly on a walk with his owner near the Little Massachaug Pond when the animal fell into the frozen water body.

The incident took place in Westerly at around 9 am on January 1. After receiving the information, rescuers immediately rushed to the spot. One of the rescuers swam to the centre of the pond and saved the dog.

Video Of The Incident:

In the viral clip, a rescuer from the Watch Hill Fire Department wearing an orange-coloured ice rescue gear jumped into the pond and got hold of the dog. Both the rescuer and the canine were safely brought to the shore, where the dog owner was waiting.

"Members from both fire departments quickly donned ice rescue suits and entered the pond, making a swift and successful rescue, while additional personnel prepared equipment, including an inflatable rescue boat. Phoenix and the rescuers were safely brought back to shore and were all doing well when on scene," the Misquamicut Fire Department said in its Facebook post.

The Misquamicut Fire Department's Facebook Post:

According to a report by CBS, the firefighters involved in the rescue operation were checked for possible hypothermia. All the rescuers were fit. "Both MFD and WHFD firefighters were evaluated by EMS for possible hypothermia but did not require treatment. All units cleared the scene shortly afterward — marking a successful first call of 2026," the fire department added.

However, it is still not clear whether the dog received any injuries.