Firefighters have once again issued a desperate plea for people to avoid walking on frozen lakes, ponds and rivers after emergency crews in London were tasked with rescuing a teenager and a dog from an icy pond.
A spokesperson said: ‘Walking out on to frozen ponds or lakes is extremely dangerous.
‘Never assume that the ice is thick enough to support you. It may look sturdy enough to stand on, but it often isn’t and can be of variable thickness especially as you move away from the edge where the ice is often thinner.‘We see a number of people who put themselves in danger by attempting to rescue pets that have become stranded or trapped, and then they also need to be rescued by the brigade.‘Dog owners should keep them on a lead and keep a close eye on them.
‘Firefighters are trained and have specialist equipment to rescue those who do get stuck on, or in, an icy lake or pond, so if you see a person or an animal in difficulty don’t put yourself at risk by going in after them.’
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