DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. — A dog died Wednesday afternoon after falling through thin ice in Douglas County, South Metro Fire Rescue said.
At 4:20 p.m., South Metro said via Twitter that the incident happened near 312 Inverness Way South.
Six minutes after entering the water, a South Metro diver found and recovered the dog’s body.
Witnesses told South Metro crews that the dog fell through the ice after chasing a goose.
“Thankfully no witnesses attempted a rescue, they did the right thing by calling 911 from shore,” South Metro said.