Crime & Safety

Southbury Firefighters Rescue Man Who Fell Through Ice

The man managed to free himself and travel to a nearby island where he waited for crews to rescue him.

SOUTHBURY, CT — Southbury firefighters rescued a man who had fallen into an icy pond Wednesday.

The man was able to free himself and get to a nearby island at Hidden Pond where he waited for crews to rescue him, fire officials said on Facebook.

Firefighters used a rapid deployment craft to get to the victim.

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The man was treated by EMS.

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