ELLICOTT CITY, MD — Firefighters in Howard County braved icy conditions Monday night to rescue a dog that had fallen through the ice of a frozen pond.
The incident occurred in the 10800 block of Timber Lane, where the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services responded to reports of a dog in distress. Crews acted quickly to pull the dog from the frigid waters and safely reunited the animal with its family.

No further details about the dog’s condition were provided, but officials emphasized the dangers of frozen bodies of water for both pets and people.
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