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Firefighters Brave Frigid Temperatures In Attempt To Save Stranded Deer

WAKEFIELD (CBS) – Firefighters in cold water suits inched onto the ice of a Wakefield pond in an attempt to rescue a stranded deer.

Deer Rescue
A deer was stranded on Crystal Lake in Wakefield. (Image Credit: Joyce Wood)

A resident near Crystal Lake looked out her window and saw the stranded deer around 9 a.m. on Thursday.

The fire department was able to reach and rescue the deer in about 30 minutes.

Deer Rescue
Wakefield firefighters bring an injured deer back to shore. (Image Credit: Joyce Wood)

Firefighters said the animal control officer is working to determine if the deer will survive.

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