The rescue in Leytonstone comes amid plunging temperatures across the south of England, with the London Fire Brigade warning of fatal consequences for those playing on frozen bodies of water.
A teenager and a dog have been rescued from a frozen pond in London, sparking warnings about behaviour during the cold snap.
London Fire Brigade made the rescue in Leytonstone, and had to use water rescue equipment to bring the pair to safety.A spokesperson said:"Walking out on to frozen ponds or lakes is extremely dangerous. Never assume that the ice is thick enough to support you. "It may look sturdy enough to stand on, but it often isn't and can be of variable thickness especially as you move away from the edge where the ice is often thinner. If you fall into icy water, the risk of hypothermia is very high and can prove fatal.
"We see a number of people who put themselves in danger by attempting to rescue pets that have become stranded or trapped, and then they also need to be rescued by the brigade. Dog owners should keep them on a lead and keep a close eye on them. "Firefighters are trained and have specialist equipment to rescue those who do get stuck on, or in, an icy lake or pond, so if you see a person or an animal in difficulty don't put yourself at risk by going in after them. Call 999, keep your eye on them and stay off the ice."
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