Fire crews rescued a 15-month-old dog from a frozen lake in Stoke-on-Trent yesterday (13 January).

Emergency services were called to a lake off Leek New Road at 9.50am.

Firefighters used ice paths to retrieve the dog from the water. Thankfully, the owner did not attempt to rescue the pet themselves and stayed safe while crews attended the scene. 

The animal was treated with oxygen and wrapped in blankets before the owner took them to the vets. 

The dog was treated with oxygen and wrapped in blankets before being taken to the vets (Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service).

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people of the importance of staying safe around bodies of water, especially during cold snaps. 

Frozen water is dangerous and should be avoided. 

People should:

• Avoid wandering too near the edge of bodies of water as icy or wet conditions could cause you to slip and fall in
• Avoid testing the thickness of ice – it's easy to slip and fall into freezing water 
• Make sure children understand how dangerous it is to play on ice with adults setting a good example and staying off the ice themselves 
• Keep pets on leads near to frozen water so they are not at risk of falling in.

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