(La Porte County, IN) - A La Porte County Police officer likely saved the lives of two dogs up to their necks in water after falling through the thin ice of a pond.

 

According to La Porte County Police, officers about 10:30 a.m. on Saturday responded to 1099 Stevens Road in Pleasant Township.

 

Melissa Worthington, 41, reported her dogs were not in the area of her residence and while looking for them discovered her medium sized collies in the nearby pond.

 

Police said the dogs seemed to be standing on the bottom of the pond up to their necks in water but were not able to get out from where they crashed through the thin ice.

 

Sgt. Scott Boswell, who’s trained in ice rescues, arrived a few minutes later and ventured out wearing a cold suit for protection against the elements.

 

Police said Boswell was sliding out to the dogs while lying on his chest when he broke through the ice, which allowed water to rush into the neck area of his thermal suit.

 

Eventually, he reached the dogs who were dried off and taken back to their residence seemingly in good shape. 

 

Police said Boswell was seen by medics at the scene for cold water exposure but required no further medical treatment.