A teenage boy was rescued yesterday after falling through thin ice into a Stoke-on-Trent Lake.

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to Tunstall Park at 3.35pm yesterday (Monday 5 January) following reports of a 13-year-old boy stranded on an island in the middle of the lake after falling into the water.

The service confirmed that four engines and a water rescue team attended the scene alongside the West Midlands Ambulance Service.

Crews used a sled to rescue the boy, and he was left in the care of paramedics.

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has now issued a reminder of the dangers of frozen waters

Crew Manager Colin Wright, who attended the scene, said: "Thankfully, the boy was not seriously hurt, but the outcome could have been very different.

"We are reminding people to never attempt to walk across frozen water, as you could easily fall into freezing cold water and people should never walk too close to the edge, as it might be slippery and you could fall in.

"Dogs should always be kept on a lead, so they do not fall in but if they do, always call 999 and never attempt to rescue them yourself."

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For more outdoor safety tips, visit the Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service website here.