TOWN OF WATERFORD, Wis. — Tichigan firefighters rescued a deer that fell through the ice into a river on Christmas morning.
The department responded at 9:07 a.m. to a Town of Waterford resident’s report of seven deer falling through the ice, with three still struggling in the water.
By the time firefighters arrived, two of the deer had freed themselves, leaving one trapped. Two firefighters in cold-water rescue suits secured the exhausted deer with a rope and pulled it to safety.
Watch: Tichigan firefighters rescue deer trapped in icy river on Christmas morning
Too weak to run, the young deer was dried off by EMS personnel. After about 30 minutes, it stood and walked into the woods, following the others.
The Tichigan Fire Department warns that ice conditions can be unpredictable.
“Being a hero sometimes means knowing when not to act alone but instead seeking help from those equipped to handle emergencies,” Fire Chief William Miller said.
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