Rescue at the last minute: Fire brigade frees the bitch from ice -cold pond!

Rescue at the last minute: Fire brigade frees the bitch from ice -cold pond!

In Wiener Neustadt, a dramatic rescue operation for the curious shepherd dog Sarah was necessary on December 30, 2024. The bitch ventured onto the much too thin ice surface of a gravel pond in Brunnerstrasse and broke through. Despite the attempt to save her, Sarah was unable to free herself out of the cold water, which led to the decision to choose the fire brigade.

The Vienna Neustadt volunteer fire brigade reacted quickly and used its special ice rescue equipment. Among other things, this includes a wetsuit that offers the rescuer protection against cold and moisture. Fortunately, the firefighters were able to quickly reach the hypothermic bitch and bring it ashore. Although Sarah was very cooled, she was handed over safely to her concerned owner, such as The crown reported .

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The incident illustrates the dangers of entering ice surfaces at milder temperatures. Despite the supposed stability, the ice can quickly lose strength due to high temperatures. Invisible vulnerabilities, due to uneven ice thickness or cracks, can lead to suddenly breaking in, which carries considerable risks. For this reason, the fire brigade urgently warned of entering such areas, since it can be life-threatening in such moments, as well as