A safety warning has been issued after two dogs and a man were rescued from a frozen lake in a south-west London park.
London Fire Brigade (LFB) said the man had become trapped on ice while trying to rescue his dog from the lake at Battersea Park at 11:20 GMT on Saturday. He was treated at the scene.
In a separate incident, another dog was rescued at about 13:00 after being stuck on the same lake.
A spokesperson for the brigade said: “These incidents highlight just how important it is to keep dogs away from frozen ponds, lakes or rivers.”
Three fire engines and two fire rescue units from Lambeth, Battersea, Chelsea, Edmonton, and Bethnal Green fire stations attended the first incident.
LFB urged dog walkers to keep their pets on a lead and call fire and rescue services if they get stuck on ice.
The spokesperson said: “Owners should never try to risk rescuing their pet as they could get themselves into a dangerous situation.
“Even if ice appears thick from the bank, it becomes thinner very quickly. Keep away from the edge of open water, especially slippery banks.
“If you fall in, the temperature of icy water is cold enough to take your breath away, which can easily lead to panic and drowning.”
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