Six Nations of the Grand River Nation
SNFES Performs Successful River Rescue of Canine in Distress
On February 9, 2021, Six Nations Fire and Emergency Services (SNFES) responded to a call for a dog that had fallen through the ice on the Grand River.
A carefully coordinated rescue operation commenced and the dog was successfully recovered from the water by a team consisting of Firefighter Cameron Green and Acting Fire Chief Dereck Manitowabi.
With shoreline support from members of SNFES Gold platoon The dog, whose name is Ted, was brought back to the fire station and returned safely to his owner. Both Ted and his owner were very grateful to SNFES for their efficient work in rescuing him.
Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council would like to recognize and thank SNFES for their brave and commendable work during Tuesday’s rescue and for their continued efforts to keep the community safe.
Community members are reminded that the risk of injury surrounding flooding and thin ice is greatly increased as spring approaches, and constant moving water in rivers creates very unstable and unpredictable ice conditions.
Extreme caution should be exercised before approaching bodies of water and it should be ensured that the ice is thick enough before engaging in any activities on its surface.
Media Contact:
Six Nations of the Grand River Communications Officer clickers@sixnations.ca
1695 Chiefswood Road, P.O. Box 5000, Ohsweken Ontario N0A1M0
Source: http://www.sixnations.ca/PressRelease_February11.2021SNFESRescuesDog(FINAL).pdf
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