Labrador saved after fall through ice on frozen Hawes river

A member of the public rescued a dog after it fell through ice on a frozen river in Hawes.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to Market Place in North Yorkshire town shortly after 9.20am this morning.

The crews were called to Market Place in Hawes, near the river. Pic: Google.placeholder image
The crews were called to Market Place in Hawes, near the river. Pic: Google.

A spokesperson said: "Hawes fire crews responded to a Labrador that had fallen through the ice on a frozen river.

However a member of the public rescued the dog prior to Fire Service arrival."

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