Child falls through ice in Colorado Springs pond, pulled out by bystanders
Jan 30, 2026
The Colorado Springs Fire Department is warning about the dangers of ice on bodies of water after a 13-year-old fell through a pond at Greenways Park on Friday, according to a department post on social media.
The child was treated on the scene and “is OK” after bystanders pulled the child fro
m the pond. Ice accumulation on bodies of water has thawed due to temperatures warming recently, and all of those surfaces should be “considered very dangerous,” according to the post.
The department advises people to avoid the surfaces and to immediately call 911 if a person or animal falls through the ice. ...read more read less