On December 3, Oneida County Sheriffs requested assistance for an ice water rescue of a 10-month-old Great Pyrenees trapped in the middle of a pond off Fairchild Road in the Town of Remsen. NYS Environmental Conservation Officer Gates, a member of DEC’s Flood Incident Response Team, and the Barneveld Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team responded to the location to assist.
Officer Gates, along with a member of the Holland Patent Fire Department and a member of the Barneveld Fire Department, broke through the ice utilizing a boat and webbing. They also carried a piece of sharp cheddar cheese to help retrieve the dog, named Archie.
They successfully rescued the dog after a few attempts and reunited him with his owner without incident. The Remsen Fire Department assisted with securing the scene and with traffic control.
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Photo of dog rescue provided by DEC.
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