Firefighters rescue dog that fell into river

WARREN -- An 8-year-old Russian wolfhound dog was rescued from the frigid waters of the Mahoning River on Tuesday by city firefighters.
The dog had been swimming frantically for at least 20 minutes after falling through the ice 30 feet from the Packard Park shoreline late Tuesday afternoon.
After receiving an emergency call at 5:38 p.m., firefighters used a Life Ramp -- a 30-foot-long inflatable tube -- to walk out on the river and grab the dog. The animal was about 20 feet from shore, firefighters said.
Firefighters got the dog out of the water about 6 p.m. and wrapped it in blankets.
The dog was taken to the Town and Country Pet Clinic in Howland.
Its owner, Jim Valesky of Mahoning Avenue, reported Tuesday evening that the dog was in good condition, the fire department said. Valesky could not be reached for further comment.
Firefighters said the dog was let out of the home around 5 p.m. and got through an open gate in the yard.