Dog rescued after entering frozen lake

A dog has been rescued by fire crews from a frozen lake.

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to Leek New Road in Stoke-on-Trent on Monday at 9:50 GMT following reports of a dog in water nearby.

A total of four crews attended Holden Lane Pools, including a water rescue crew and an animal rescue crew, with firefighters using "ice paths" to access and retrieve the animal.

The pet, which is 15 months old, was treated with oxygen and wrapped in blankets, before the owner proceeded to take it to the vets.

The fire service said: "Thankfully the owner did not attempt to rescue the pet themselves and stayed safe while we attended the scene."

It went on to remind people of the dangers of frozen water and said pets should be kept on leads, while people should not wander too close to the edge or test the thickness of the ice.

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