Man dies after falling through ice at Aurora pond

A man who fell through the ice Tuesday night while walking three dogs at Sand Creek Park in Aurora has died, rescue officials confirmed Wednesday afternoon.

Aurora Fire Rescue first responded to the park at 2700 N. Peoria St. shortly after 7 p.m. Tuesday, according to a news release from the agency.

Firefighters rescued the man, who has not been publicly identified, and one of his three dogs from the pond, agency officials said.

Paramedics took the man to the hospital in critical condition, where he later died, Aurora Fire Rescue Public Information Officer Eric Hurst said in an email to The Denver Post.

One witness told rescuers that the man was walking near the ice-covered water with the three dogs. A few minutes later, the man and one of the dogs were both in the water. It’s unclear how the two ended up on the ice before they fell through.

The man who died will be identified by the Adams County Coroner’s Office.

South Metro Fire Rescue’s dive team also responded and searched the pond to see if anyone else fell through the ice, but no other victims were found, Aurora Fire Rescue officials said.

All three dogs survived and, as of Wednesday morning, were being cared for by Aurora Animal Services, according to the fire department.

“No ice is safe ice,” fire officials stated in the release. “If you see a person or pet fall through the ice, remain on shore and dial 911.”

This is a developing story and may be updated.

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Source – Indonesia News