Dog Rescued After Falling Through Ice on New Jersey Lake

Dog rescued after falling through ice on New Jersey lake

A New Jersey police officer donned specialized rescue gear and plunged into frigid water to rescue a dog that fell through a frozen lake.

Bodycam video shows New Jersey officer rescuing dog that fell into frigid water in frozen lake

An officer in Sparta, NJ is being hailed a hero after rescuing a dog in a "ruff" situation after it fell into frigid water in a frozen lake Wednesday.

Sparta officer rescues dog after it falls through ice on Lake Mohawk - WRNJ Radio

SPARTA TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Sussex County) — A Sparta police officer rescued a dog that fell through ice on Lake Mohawk, demonstrating quick action and specialized training during an incident near Rainbow Trail, authorities said. Police said Patrolman Michael Poon, who is certified in ice rescue, recently responded to a report of a dog in distress on the frozen lake. Using department-issued ice rescue equipment, Poon crawled onto the ice and entered …