Firefighters rescue pooch from frozen pond in Rhode Island

Gold was taken.

Dramatic photos and videos show firefighters crawling across dangerously thin ice to save a golden retriever that fell into a frozen pond during a morning walk.

Firefighters in Rhode Island raced across dangerously thin ice to save a dog that fell into a frozen pond with its owner during a morning walk, dramatic photos and video show.

The rescue happened just before 9 a.m. on New Year’s Day at Little Masachaug Pond, according to the Misquamicut Fire Department.

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Authorities said the dog, identified by the fire department in a Facebook post as “Phoenix, Golden Retriever,” wandered toward the pond and fell through a thin layer of ice near the center of the pond, leaving the animal struggling in the freezing water as its owner watched from shore.

Firefighters from multiple departments responded within minutes, donning special ice rescue suits and carefully crawling across the unstable surface to reach the dog.

According to the Misquamicut Fire Department, crews were dispatched along with the Westerly Ambulance Corps and the Westerly Police Department after receiving a report of a dog trapped in the icy pond.

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In this photo provided by the Misquamicut Fire Department, firefighters prepare to rescue a dog that fell through thin ice into a pond in Westerly, RI, on Thursday. (Misquamicut Fire Department via AP)

“Volunteers arrived on scene within minutes and located Phoenix, a Golden Retriever, who was struggling in the water and unable to safely navigate the shore with his owner,” the department said in a Facebook post. he said.

Deputy Chief Howard requested additional assistance from the Watch Hill Fire Department, which brought specialized ice rescue equipment to the scene.

Firefighters wearing bright orange and red ice rescue suits were seen crawling across the frozen pond while attached to safety ropes as chunks of ice broke around them.

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Phoenix was rescued by firefighters on Thursday in Westerly, RI, after the dog fell through thin ice into a pond. (Misquamicut Fire Department via AP)

“Members from both fire departments quickly donned ice rescue suits and entered the pond, performing a quick and successful rescue,” the ministry said.

Additional personnel deployed equipment to shore, including an inflatable rescue boat, as crews attempted to pull Phoenix from the icy water.

Phoenix and the firefighters were brought safely back to shore and “were in stable condition upon arrival at the scene,” officials said.

Firefighters in both departments were evaluated by emergency medical services for possible hypothermia but did not require treatment.

The dramatic rescue quickly garnered praise on social media.

Firefighters rescued Phoenix in Westerly, RI, after the dog fell through thin ice into a pond. (Misquamicut Fire Department via AP)

“God bless you for saving that pup. Responders like you remind us that goodness and kindness exist,” one Facebook user wrote.

Another commenter added: “We are all so lucky to have such great fire and rescue departments. Such a lucky dog!”

Fire officials used the incident to remind the public about the dangers posed by frozen ponds.

“No ice is safe,” the department warned, noting that although firefighters receive extensive training for ice and cold water rescues, situations remain extremely dangerous.

The rescue was the Misquamicut Fire Department’s first call of 2026, and officials praised the quick response and teamwork shown by all agencies involved.

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“All Chiefs of MFD and WHFD would like to thank everyone involved this morning for their quick response and teamwork,” the department said.

The Misquamicut Fire Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for additional comment.