Special rescue performed to save deer from icy pond

South Hill, Wash. — Central Pierce Fire and Rescue, along with other agencies, performed a special rescue at about 9:30 a.m. at a pond in South Hill.

A deer was in distress in the middle of a freezing pond near 152 Street E. and 115th Avenue Ct., rescue crews said.

Central Pierce, Pierce County sheriff’s deputies and Fish and Wildlife crews formulated a plan and were able to safely rescue the deer out of the cold water, officials said.