ARLINGTON, Mass. (WWLP) - A teenager was rescued after he fell through the ice on Arlington Reservoir while he was walking with his father on Monday. How to protect against frostbite and hypothermia this winter First responders were able to get the teen out of the water after his father couldn't, according to a spokesman for the town of Lexington. The teen appeared to be okay, however, he was evaluated by paramedics. The spokesperson said this incident serves as a reminder not to walk on ice even if it looks thick enough to be safe. Mass.gov offers tips on what to do if you fall through the ice: If you fall in: Don't panic: Call for help if there are people nearby. Don't remove winter clothing: Air trapped in your clothes can provide warmth and help you float. Turn the direction you came from: The ice you previously walked on should be the safest. Place your hands and arms on an unbroken surface and kick your legs: If you have ice picks or a pair of nails, use them to pull yourself up onto the ice while kicking. Lie flat and roll away: Once your torso is on firm ice, roll toward thicker ice to distribute your weight. Find shelter and get warm: Change out of wet clothing and find warm, dry coverings. If you are in a remote area, get to or start a campfire. Otherwise, get to a car or house. Seek medical advice from your physician on medical attention. If someone else falls in: Remember the phrase "Preach-Reach-Throw-Go." Preach: Call 911 if you can. Shout to the victim to reassure them that help is on the way. Reach: If you can safely reach them from shore, extend an object like a rope, jumper cable, tree branch, or ladder to them. Throw: Toss one end of a rope or something that will float to the victim. Go: If the situation is too dangerous for you to perform a rescue, call 911 or go to find help. Untrained rescuers can become victims themselves. If a pet falls in: 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. Remember to always keep pets leashed while walking on or near ice.  Local News Headlines Springfield man killed in Enfield workplace accident Teen falls through thin ice in Arlington Mega Millions jackpot nearing $1 billion ohn Christmas Eve AAA warns of impaired driving during holiday season WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.