GREENWOOD — Two Greenwood women fell through the ice while attempting to rescue a dog but were saved by neighbors on Friday.
Crews with the Greenwood Fire Department responded to 65 Winterwood Drive for a water rescue just after 5 p.m.
According to GFD, a caller said a woman had fallen through a partially frozen pond while trying to rescue her dog. Her daughter who attempted to help also fell in.
“Looking at the edge of the ice I was like is that like a tan colored duck, not it was a lady’s head and a dog in the water," said Taylor Stutesman who called 911 as this unfolded in the pond right behind her backyard.
While crews were en route, the two women were able to reach the edge of the water with the help of another neighbor, who threw a rope onto the ice and pulled them to safety.
“Without the two of them, there is no telling how long those two females would have stayed in the water and if they would have been able to get themselves out of the water," said Tyler Swardson,
the Public Information Officer with Greenwood Fire Department.
Upon arrival, Greenwood Police officers, along with neighbors, assisted both women out of the water and into an ambulance.
Both women were transported to a local hospital in stable condition.
The dog was also rescued and unharmed.
Fire officials are reminding Hoosiers about icy waters, especially in the snow.
“We can't judge how thick this ice is. This ice is not thick enough for most people to walk on," Swardson explained."So we want to be sure that we're not going out on the ice, and we're taking precautions to make sure that our kids and our animals or anybody that might be drawn out.”
If your pets do fall into the water, officials told WRTV you should try to use something to lure them out.
You should also call 911 so they can get trained first responders with the proper equipment to help.
