PHOTOS: Young doe rescued from frozen pond in Ashburn
Jan 20, 2025
ASHBURN, Va. (DC News Now) -- A young doe was rescued after getting stuck on a frozen pond in Ashburn last week.
The Loudoun County Animal Services said on Jan. 15, a doe "found herself in a spot of trouble" after getting stuck on a frozen pond.
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Somebody saw the poor doe in need of help and called the Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) and two law enforcement officers came to the doe's rescue.
(Photo courtesy of Loudoun County Animal Services)(Photo courtesy of Loudoun County Animal Services)(Photo courtesy of Loudoun County Animal Services)
An officer made his way across the ice and was able to help the doe back to land.
"We’re happy to report that the doe was unharmed and seemed pleased to be back on solid ground," LCAS stated in a Facebook post.
Leesburg police reminds parents to warn kids about playing on frozen ponds
Residents are reminded never to walk on frozen bodies of water as the ice may be thin and break without warning.
Anyone who sees an animal who needs help, call (703) 777-0406.