Fire officials in Smiths Falls are warning the public over the dangers of ice after a 14-year-old boy fell into freezing waters on Friday afternoon.

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Youth in Smiths Falls, Ont. rescued after falling through ice

Police in Smiths Falls are sharing a video of a dramatic ice rescue after a young person fell through into frigid waters Friday afternoon.

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Chesterfield Fire and EMS has issued a warning about ice covered bodies of water after a child fell through an icy pond on Saturday. As a result of the recent cold weather, lakes or ponds may appear to be frozen on the surface, but in actuality the ice is not thick enough to support a person's weight, according to Chesterfield Fire and EMS. The department reported that on Saturday, Jan. 11, a child walked out o…

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Chesterfield Fire and EMS sends warning after child falls through ice

First responders in Smiths Falls rescued a youth who fell through the ice on the Rideau River on Friday afternoon.

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Smiths Falls responders rescue youth from icy Rideau River

Police in Smiths Falls are sharing a video of a dramatic ice rescue after a young person fell through into frigid waters Friday afternoon. “Permission from the parent to post as an educational piece to please stay off the ice,” police said. “This could have been tragic had this youth been alone.” The boy had walked out onto ice behind the Econo Lodge on Centre Street at around 2 p.m. when the ice gave out. “The youth did exactly what he was supp…

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Thin ice: Youth in Smiths Falls, Ont. rescued #CDN #Canada #CDNNews

Fire officials in Smiths Falls are warning the public over the dangers of ice after a 14-year-old boy fell into freezing waters on Friday afternoon. “I think there was a group of young fellows that were walking along and one of them chose to attempt to cross the ice to the other side, and unfortunately he went through,” Smiths Falls fire chief Rick Chesebrough told CTV News. Veteran Smiths Falls firefighter Hogan Fitzgerald was one of two first …

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Smiths Falls, Ont. firefighter recounts dramatic ice rescue

Emergency responders rescued a youth who fell through the ice on the Rideau River in Smiths Falls on Jan. 10. The youth was treated for hypothermia.

Smiths Falls, Ont. firefighter recounts dramatic ice rescue

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