Today, Charlestown first responders and DEM team up to rescue doe who fell through Pasquiset Pond ice
By Will Collette
First, my congratulations and thanks to Charlestown Fire, Ambulance & Rescue, Police and DEM for their brave and heart-warming rescue of a young doe who fell through the ice and faced certain death without their intervention.Safe and sound
This event made me reflect on how often local news stories feature political squabbles, fires, car crashes, murder and mayhem.
This story does NOT feature an attack from CCA spokes-troll Bonnie Van Slyke on Town Council President Deb Carney for not having the town buy up all the land around Pasquiset Pond as open space.
The story does NOT feature complaints from Jim Mageau that the Charlestown Home Rule Charter doesn't authorize the town to use taxpayer resources to rescue the deer.
It does NOT end with a report on first responders taking the deer up to the Nordic Lodge for an all-you-can-eat venison buffet.
This story is about a kind act, bravery especially by the personnel who went out on thin ice, and great teamwork with a happy ending for that doe.
The Charlestown Police also had this message for residents:
While we are happy we were able to assist with rescuing this deer from the ice, this is a reminder that ponds and lakes in town are not safe to be on. This cold winter has frozen several ponds and lakes that have not frozen over in years, but they are still not safe for human weight. Do not go out on any bodies of water and risk your safety and the safety of the 1st Responders who would have to come rescue you.
