Michigan golden retriever falls through pond ice, survives 30 minutes before rescue

Michigan golden retriever falls through pond ice, survives 30 minutes before rescue

A Michigan family's terrifying winter scare ended in relief after their golden retriever, Mia, spent about 30 minutes trapped in an icy pond before first responders pulled her to safety. The rescue thankfully had a happy ending, but it also serves as an important reminder of how frozen water can become life-threatening for pets and people alike in a matter of minutes. What happened? On Jan. 13, Mia dropped into a private pond in Spring Arbor, Mi…