CONCORD – A canine walker was rushed to the hospital Friday afternoon after saving a canine that fell by way of the ice in Concord.
Shauna Butler was walking two dogs for Walden Pet Services on the October Farm close to Balls Hill Road simply earlier than midday. One of the dogs, Tennie, acquired off his leash and ran onto the ice, which then broke and the canine went into the frigid water. Butler went in to get Tennie, however ended up shoulder deep in water, so she known as for assist.
Both Butler and Tennie acquired out of the frigid water earlier than first responders arrived. The Concord Fire Department stated they had been preparing for an ice rescue coaching session when the decision got here in, in order that they already had their gear and ATVs prepared to assist.
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Because the realm was so marshy, hearth crews had to make use of a stokes basket to load up Butler and Tennie. They had been placed on an ATV and introduced again the remainder of the best way. Butler was then packed in blankets, placed on a stretcher and brought away in an ambulance.
Firefighters stated Butler wasn’t injured, simply freezing chilly. Both she and Tennie are anticipated to be OK.
“She was anxious about Tennie, asking the paramedic if Tennie was going to be OK and she or he was chilly,” stated Eliza Randazzo, a fellow canine walker who Butler reached out to for assist.
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Despite the recent chilly, pond ice in lots of areas remains to be skinny. Concord firefighters stated in case your canine falls by way of ice, name 911 and do not soar into the water after them.
“Everyone loves their dogs but when we now have simply the pet to fret about, it is so much simpler for us,” stated Concord Fire Capt. Bradford Ferrie.
