Watch: Firefighter jumps into frozen pond to rescue trapped dog, wins praise online

“Yesterday afternoon this adventurous pup was tired and trapped in the cold water at Sterne Park in @CityofLittleton. People on shore did the right thing by staying off the ice and calling 911. A Firefighter quickly and safely provided a little help and thankfully the dog was ok,” they tweeted.

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Yesterday afternoon this adventurous pup was tired and trapped in the cold water at Sterne Park in @CityofLittleton. People on shore did the right thing by staying off the ice and calling 911. A Firefighter quickly and safely provided a little help and thankfully the dog was ok. pic.twitter.com/pU5Auui8UT

— South Metro Fire Rescue (@SouthMetroPIO) January 17, 2021

In the 35-second viral clip, the firefighter can be seen holding onto a rope before jumping inside the pond to help the dog. Moments later, the onlookers can be heard cheering as the dog runs back to the ground and the firefighter crawls out of the icy water.

Since being shared online, the video has been flooded with people lauding the firefighter for saving the dog’s life.

Awesome job!

— Tammy Minnrow (@PurpleHugger13) January 17, 2021

Thank you for your service South Metro! God bless you all and keep you safe🙏🙏

— Sergei Korneev (@SergeiKorneev7) January 17, 2021

Thank you!! Dog owners:pls put your dog on a leash to prevent this in the future

— The Nancer #BLM (@TheNancer212) January 18, 2021

Good save!

— VFW Colo State HQ (@VFWCO) January 19, 2021

You guys rock!!!!!! Thanks from northern colorado

— Marcia (@yawningreyhound) January 17, 2021