A 26-year-old woman and a dog were both taken to the hospital after falling through the ice of a pond in Concord, Massachusetts, on Friday.
Concord fire officials said a concerned passerby called 911 around 10:40 a.m. after the pair went through the ice at a pond near Balls Hill Road. By the time firefighters arrived the woman and the dog had made it back to shore. The woman, a dogwalker, was carried out in a stokes basket and taken to the hospital to be treated for hypothermia.
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The dog's owner was called to the scene and took the dog to a local veterinary hospital for treatment.
Neither of their conditions was immediately clear Friday night.
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Firefighters believe the woman went after the dog to rescue it after it fell through the ice.
"We would like to remind members of the community that our recommendation is to stay off the ice, but if you choose to do so, to proceed with great caution and be prepared," said Concord Fire Chief Thomas Judge.
Ice should be at least 4" thick before trying to walk on it, according to the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. If you do fall through, it's important not to panic and to try to move back onto the ice from the direction you came. If a pet falls in, experts say you should not go after the animal and instead should look for help.
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