MAYNARD — What could’ve been a pet owner’s worst nightmare quickly became a happy ending, thanks to the teamwork of Maynard Police and Fire crews.
On Tuesday, Feb. 10, at about 9:04 p.m., Maynard Police and Fire responded to a call at Mill Pond from a resident reporting their dog, Rufus, had fallen into a hole in the ice.
Fire and Police crews immediately jumped into action. The Maynard Police Drone Unit launched a drone over the ice to guide Maynard Fire Group 4 as they launched a full ice rescue. With Captain Michael Parr in command, Firefighters Keagan Sheridan and Ed Wasiuk entered the water, and Firefighters Josh Schrader and Captain Travis Gross remained ashore to man the tenders.
Within ten minutes, Rufus was pulled out of the water and back in his owner’s arms.
He was able to return home and enjoy a cozy night’s sleep with no serious injuries.
To view footage from the Maynard Police Drone Unit, click here. To view footage from the Maynard Fire Department of the rescue, click here.
“A pet falling through the water, in these freezing conditions, is any pet owner’s worst nightmare,” said Fire Chief Angela Lawless. “I am proud of the composure and teamwork demonstrated in the response between Group 4 and Maynard Police, which allowed for a quick rescue operation. This could’ve been far more serious if Rufus was in the water for a long period of time, but our crews made sure that would not be the case. We are confident Rufus will make a full recovery.”
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