Rick Buckmister

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Tuesday, January 24, 9:20 a.m.

Public safety firefighters rescue a dog in the Minnesota River.
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Mankato Department of Public Safety firefighters take part in ongoing training to ensure they are ready to respond when an emergency call for service comes in.
Firefighters recently put their training to action when they rescued a dog from the Minnesota River. The dog had been with its owner in Kiwanis Recreation Area when it broke through thin ice near the river’s bank.

Firefighters used dry suits and an inflatable boat to reach the dog safely and bring it to shore. The dog was not injured.

“It was evident that the training paid off,” said Jeff Bengtson, deputy director. “The rescue was quick and effective.”