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Crews rescue dog from icy South Saskatchewan River

CBC News | Posted: April 25, 2018 8:46 PM | Last Updated: April 25, 2018

Dog appeared to fall through ice into river at off-leash dog park

Image | Fire crews rescue cold dog from river

Caption: Saskatoon fire crews rescued a dog from the freezing South Saskatchewan River in the end of Saskatoon on April 25, 2018. (Chanss Lagaden/CBC)

Fire crews worked quickly Wednesday to rescue a dog from the freezing South Saskatchewan River.
The dog was spotted in the water near the Sutherland Beach dog park mid-morning.

Media Video | (not specified) : Dog rescued from South Saskatchewan River

Caption: Saskatoon fire crews worked quickly to rescue a (cold) canine from the freezing South Saskatchewan River late Wednesday morning.

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The fire department's water rescue unit, police and other rescue personnel were on the scene.
The dog was clinging to the edge of the ice that still covered much of the east side of the riverbank.
He was eventually rescued by a lone firefighter who appeared to be wearing a protective suit.
The dog appeared unharmed.

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