05-02-2017 22:37 via denver.cbslocal.com

CBS4’s Werthmann ‘Rescued’ In Thin Ice Training

LAKEWOOD, Colo (CBS4) – With freezing and thawing temperatures, this is a dangerous time of year in Colorado. Ice rescues are a common call for West Metro Fire crews as people and pets fall through the thin ice.
“Time is of the essence when someone falls through the ice, and so we need to be able to respond quickly,” Captain Steve Kornegay, told CBS4.
To prepare for such emergencies, firefighters often train at Bear Creek Lake Park. After cutting a hole in the iced over lake, c
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