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2 dogs saved from frigid Tahoe waters


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Two dogs are rescued Jan. 28 in South Lake Tahoe. Photo/Provided

Two dogs are rescued Jan. 28 in South Lake Tahoe. Photo/Provided

Thin ice isn’t just a threat to humans. Animals can break through just as easily.

South Lake Tahoe firefighters on Saturday rescued two dogs from the frigid waters at the mouth of the Upper Truckee River and Lake Tahoe.

“Crews donned our ice rescue gear and ice board and entered and retrieved the dogs who were tuned over to the Humane Society so that could be checked by a vet,” according to fire crews.

The animals had escaped from where they were being boarded at friends. Both had tags so they can be reunited with their owners.

The Upper Truckee River has pockets of ice on it. Cove East has a layer of snow over thin ice. 

— Lake Tahoe News staff report

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  1. don't give up says - Posted: January 29, 2017

    Cannot thank enough all the folks involved for saving these two wonderful doggies. The good Samaritans who spotted them at the river and the fire and rescue people who saved their lives. Bravo a thousands times over.

  2. 4-mer-usmc says - Posted: January 29, 2017

    Ditto to don’t give up’s comments!

    Spouse – 4-mer-usmc