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Dog Rescued By Firefighters After Falling Through Thin Ice In Amesbury

AMESBURY (CBS) -- A dog is safe and warm Sunday thanks to firefighters in Amesbury. Navia, a pit bull, was found in Clark's Pond after she fell through the ice.

Police said they initially received a call about a runaway dog.

"Firefighters T.J. Poussard and Mike Sweeney jumped into action and made their way onto the thin ice to save the dog's life," Amesbury Police said in a video posted to Facebook. They got a hold of Navia and brought her back to safety.

Clarks Pond Dog Rescue!

Great team work by APD and AFD in this rescue of Navia from Clarks Pond this afternoon! Amesbury Fire Fighters IAFF Local 1783

Posted by Amesbury Police Department (OFFICIAL) on Sunday, January 5, 2020

The dog had been in the freezing water for less than 10 minutes, said police.

She was returned to her owners.

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