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February 3, 2025

Man falls through ice trying to save dog prompting rescue by Utah firefighters

STANSBURY PARK, Utah – A man had to be rescued from an icy lake in Utah after he tried to save a dog from the freezing waters.   The rescue happened late Saturday night at Stansbury Lake, according to the North Tooele Fire District. A man fell through the ice of the lake while trying to rescue a dog, the fire district said. Several agencies responded with ice rescue gear to save him and the pup. 7 WAYS TO STAY SAFE ON ICE, AND WHAT TO DO IF YOU FALL THROUGHA Tooele County Sheriff’s deputy stayed on the shore and used a rope to pull the man to safety, the fire district said. The man and the dog were both treated at the scene and were expected to make a full recovery.