BLACKWOOD, N.J. — A woman and her two dogs were rescued Saturday afternoon after becoming trapped in the partially frozen Timber Creek at Timber Creek Dog Park, according to the Gloucester Township Police Department.
Emergency crews responded to the scene at 1:45 p.m., finding the woman approximately 35 feet from the shoreline and partially submerged in freezing water. Firefighters and police deployed specialized equipment to reach the individual and bring her and her pets to safety.
Medical personnel provided on-site treatment before transporting the woman to Cooper Hospital. The extent of her injuries or condition was not disclosed.
Multiple agencies, including fire departments from Chews Landing, Blackwood, Blenheim, and Bellmawr, as well as Camden County Search and Rescue and medical responders, assisted in the rescue effort.
Authorities are urging the public to use caution near frozen bodies of water, warning that fluctuating temperatures can create unpredictable and unsafe ice conditions.