At around 2:10 P.M. Falcon Fire Department units were dispatched to a public assist call. Emergency Units responding to the scene were Falcon Engine 311, Falcon Battalion Chief Unit 303, Falcon Quick Response Vehicle 373, and Medic Unit 381. The urgent call was to rescue a dog that had fallen through the ice at a pond located on the golf course. Assistance was requested from Colorado Springs Heavy Rescue 17 to rescue the dog. The dog was located approximately 20-25 yards from the edge, at about the center of the pond. The dog was in the icy water for approximately 20-25 minutes before being extracted from the pond by rescuers. This body of water was frozen on top on about haIf of the surface area. I talked with Falcon Fire Department's Lt. Gortner, who was on scene, and he said that he was pleased with the outcome of this incident. He was also pleased with the close proximity of Colorado Springs Heavy Rescue 17 that had the appropriate equipment and personnel to perform a successful ice rescue. Date of incident: March 4, 2012 See location on the map at:
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