Golden Retriever Alerts Owner After St. Bernard Falls Through Ice In Framingham
FRAMINGHAM (CBS) - Framingham firefighters were called to their first ice rescue of the season on Tuesday. A dog fell through the thin ice on the Sudbury River.
Valerie Jewell said her St. Bernard, Guinness, and Golden Retriever, Bo, always stay in the yard. But, a squirrel was too tempting and the pair went after it.
The Sudbury River, which is directly behind the house, happened to have a thin coat of ice stretching bank to bank and the snow accumulation reached the top to the backyard fence allowing the dogs to chase the squirrel.
Jewell said on the way back to the house, Guinness fell into the water. Bo stayed next to him, but on the ice, and barked. "Bo was dedicated. He would not leave his side out there," said Jewell.
The family called for help. Framingham Fire rushed to the scene.
"With a dog in the water, if we don't show up, it means usually a human will go get it," said Lt. Joe McCarthy.
"It's nerve-wracking once you put the suit on, knowing a life is out there," said Luis Torres, firefighter.
Guinness spent 20 minutes in the water. Firefighters were quickly able to get him to land. He was rushed to the vets to get warmed-up.
"Bo waited by his side – grateful for that. He was worried when they took Guinness away," said Jewell.
Bo is calmer now as Guinness is OK and back home.
