Misquamicut Fire Department rescues dog that fell through ice

Misquamicut firefighters rescue a dog that fell through the ice on Jan. 1, 2026. (Misquamicut Fire Department/Facebook)

WESTERLY, R.I. (WLNE) — The Misquamicut Fire Department said that firefighters rescued a dog that fell through the ice at Little Masachaug Pond Thursday.

The department said the dog, named Phoenix, had wandered onto the ice during a walk and fell through a thin patch.

The owner and Phoenix, as well as the firefighters who performed the rescue, were all safe and uninjured.

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