Colchester, Salem, & East Haddam responded to Lake Hayward for a cold water rescue. A K-9 had fallen through the ice & the dog's owner attempted to save it by kayaking his way out onto the ice. The kayaker then flipped his kayak & became stuck within the unstable ice. A rescue team was deployed with cold water suits and a 2nd & 3rd rescue team remained on standby. Both were rescued & taken for evaluation. (The kayaker & K-9 have since returned home to the safe, warm confines of their home.)
