Ocean Pines Vol. Fire Dept. Rescues Dog from Frozen River

OCEAN PINES, Md. – The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department (OPVFD) helped rescue a dog trapped on a frozen river on Tuesday morning.

At 11:45 a.m. on Feb. 3, crews responded to the area of White Sail Circle for a reported animal trapped on the ice. Upon arrival, responders located a dog approximately 300 yards out on the Saint Martin River. Two kayakers provided their vessels, and firefighters carefully deployed onto the icy water to successfully rescued the trapped dog. The canine was returned safely to shore and transported to VCA Animal Hospital for further evaluation and care.

The dog was microchipped, allowing responders to alert the owner—who was located in Bishopville on the opposite side of the river. The owner responded to the animal hospital at the time care was transferred to veterinary staff.

OPVFD would like to remind residents that ice-covered waterways remain extremely dangerous, especially as temperatures begin to warm. If a person or animal falls through the ice, call 911 immediately and do not go onto the ice.