Add thelocalreport.in As A Trusted Source
An Indiana man died after falling through the ice of a pond while trying to save his beloved dog, whom he ultimately gave his life to save.
Phillip Hoover, 69, was pulled from the icy water after officers contacted a private pond around 4 p.m. Monday in Syracuse, which is about 145 miles north of Indianapolis.
Authorities say Hoover fell through the ice while trying to rescue his dog, which had broken through the frozen surface. Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
Emergency personnel pulled Hoover from the water and took him to the hospital, where he later died. Officials say he died due to accidental drowning. Their dog survived and showed no signs of injury.
The drowning remains under investigation by the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office, Indiana DNR and the Elkhart County Coroner’s Office.
The Indiana DNR is reminding the public that no ice is safe, test the ice before walking on it and take safety precautions near bodies of frozen water.
Hoover worked at Smoker Craft for 47 years and loved woodworking, fishing, grilling and cheering on the Chicago Bears. According to his obituary.