When Ed Berger, a Massachusetts resident, decided to take his two dogs for a walk one day, he couldn’t have imagined the nightmare that they would endure.
Berger and his dogs enjoyed their relaxing time together until Tommy, an eight-year-old Cockapoo, saw birds and started chasing them.
As he followed the birds, Tommy sprinted onto Lake Waban, which was covered with ice.
Sadly, the moment the doggo stepped on the icy lake, the ice cracked and he fell into the freezing water.
Trapped in the lake, Tommy felt terrified and started trembling with cold.
He put all his faith in his owner, believing that he would help him.
Chilly Rescue Mission

Berger was shocked to see his beloved dog struggling in the icy lake and he knew he had to do everything in his power to save his life.
Berger asked the passerby to call 9-1-1.
Believing that he could rescue his dog, he borrowed a boat from nearby Wellesley College and took off after Tommy.
Unfortunately, the boat fell over and Berger ended up in freezing water himself.
Although Berger knew that the emergency services were headed his way, time seemed to stretch endlessly.
He felt powerless and couldn’t do anything to help his dog.
“There’s nothing more horrific than not being able to get to your dog. You love them as if they were family,” Berger told NBC 10 Boston.
Berger And His Beloved Dog Are Safe

Shortly afterward, the Wellesley Fire Department arrived at the scene and sprang into action.
Wearing yellow rescue suits, a pair of firefighters started to inch their way over the ice while secured to the shore.
They rescued Berger first, and several minutes later, they returned to collect the doggo. Tommy kept barking as he watched them approach him.
He was convinced that everything would be alright.

Before long, the firefighters brought the dog to the shore and breathed a sigh of relief.
Berger was taken to Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton, Massachusetts, and the police drove Tommy to the clinic where he received treatment for hypothermia.
The Massachusetts government advises dog owners against attempting to save their pets that have fallen onto ice, and urges them to keep their dogs on a leash when strolling near icy areas.
“Do not attempt to rescue the pet; go find help. Well-meaning pet owners can easily become victims themselves when trying to assist their pets.” Mass.gov. emphasized.

After Berger and his dog received medical attention, they safely returned home. They are doing well and are happy to be with each other again.
Berger is thankful to the emergency crews for saving their lives.