Another dog rescued after falling through ice

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Another dog that fell through ice was rescued by firefighters on Wednesday, according to a social media post from the Boone County Fire Protection District.

The district wrote that crews were called to East Walnut Drive, north of Hallsville, for a report of a dog in the water. Firefighters found a beagle about 20 feet from the shore and were able to successfully rescue it.

“Members of the Boone County Fire Protection District train annually for ice rescue incidents involving both people and companion animals,” the post says. “As temperatures fluctuate like we experienced today, ice can weaken as it thaws during the day and refreezes overnight. Please remember: never venture onto ice unless it is at least four inches thick, and always have someone with you.”

This is the second dog in as many days to be rescued from the ice. Columbia firefighters on Tuesday saved a chow chow that fell through the ice of a pond in the 2000 block of Osage Drive. CFD gave an update on the dog on Wednesday, saying it had been returned to its owners.