WELLESLEY, Mass. (WWLP) - A man and his dog were rescued from an icy pond in Wellesley on Sunday. Springfield residents warned of fraud water commission employees The man and his dog named Tommy fell into the ice in Lake Waban next to a boat, NBC Boston states. First responders wore wetsuits, and were seen dragging the man, and then going back to get Tommy. Both the man and Tommy the dog are expected to be okay. Officials say that it is much safer to keep dogs on a leash when walking near bodies of water during the winter months. 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 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 School bus, car involved in crash at Springfield intersection Ware man faces 6 charges including sexual contact with animals “Pig butchering” schemes on the rise: What to know Wildfires in Massachusetts and California prompt safety reminder as open burning season begins 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.