{"id":27462,"date":"2017-02-24T13:35:44","date_gmt":"2017-02-24T18:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/huntsville.dopperonline.ca\/?p=27462"},"modified":"2017-02-26T08:52:10","modified_gmt":"2017-02-26T13:52:10","slug":"huntsville-man-falls-through-ice-while-trying-to-rescue-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/huntsville-man-falls-through-ice-while-trying-to-rescue-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"Huntsville man falls through ice while trying to rescue dog"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Huntsville\/Lake of Bays firefighters, along with OPP and Muskoka Paramedic Services, responded to Scott\u2019s Point on Fairy Lake in Huntsville for a person that had fallen through the ice.<\/p>\n<p>A male had travelled out onto the frozen portion of the river to try and rescue his dog that had ventured out onto the ice. He had broken through the ice but was able to use a kayak to stabilize himself till rescuers arrived. OPP Officers attempted to use throw bags to help the man, while firefighters entered the ice and pulled the man to safety. He was checked by Muskoka Paramedic Services. The dog also survived.<\/p>\n<p>Police and firefighters are warning the public that ice conditions are rapidly deteriorating and advising residents to stay off the ice. If you must venture onto the ice, wear a thermal protection buoyant suit to increase your chances of survival if you fall through. If you do not have one, wear a lifejacket\/PFD .<\/p>\n<p>If you need to assist someone that has fallen through the ice:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not attempt to go out on the ice<\/li>\n<li>Push or throw a stick, rope or floating aid to the victim<\/li>\n<li>Call 911 immediately for assistance to get help fast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Don\u2019t miss out on Doppler! Sign up for our free, twice-weekly newsletter <a href=\"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/dont-miss-out-on-doppler\/\"><u>here<\/u>.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45657\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Huntsville\/Lake of Bays firefighters, along with OPP and Muskoka Paramedic Services, responded to Scott\u2019s Point on Fairy Lake in Huntsville for a person that had fallen through the ice. 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