Dog Rescue Attempt on Frozen Pond in Gaithersburg

Montgomery County Animal Control officers have rescued one dog from a frozen pond in Gaithersburg and another is believed to have gone under the water.

MCFRS Spokesman Pete Piringer said the two dogs were spotted on the pond in the 8400 block of Meadow Green Way at about 11 a.m.

No additional details are immediately available. Rescuers are still on the scene.

PHOTO | MCFRS

U/D – Meadow Green Way, #mcfrs assisting MCPD Animal Control searching pond for dog that is believed to have gone under….1 dog was rescued

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) March 11, 2015

Traffic Advisory – Woodfield Rd (Rt124) between Emory Grove Rd & Flower Hill Wy some lanes BLOCKED; FD activity on pond on Meadow Green Way,

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) March 11, 2015

Ice/Water Rescue 8400blk Meadow Green Wy, G’Burg, (Woodfield Rd & MidCounty Hy), #mcfrs assisting Animal Control w/ dogs on pond (thin ice)

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) March 11, 2015

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