A 75-pound dog named Angel was rescued after falling through the ice atop a Reston, Virginia lake.
Walking on iced-over waters can present significant dangers, as judging where the weak spots are can be very difficult.
A 75-pound dog named Angel is now all too aware of what can happen when one does.
She broke through the thin, frozen layer atop a lake in Reston, Virginia on Wednesday morning, but luckily a crew from the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department sped to the scene.
Outfitted in special gear, team members braved the bitter cold and moved slowly towards Angel,