Police called in the help of trained DEC staff to get the moose out of the water. DEC Rangers Evan Nahor and Matt Savarie used jet sleds to keep themselves from falling through the ice as they cut a passage through the ice from where the moose fell into the water to the shore.

A team of forest rangers in New York state have rescued a moose who became trapped in an icy lake. New York conservation officials say a passerby reported seeing the moose fall through into the lake in a forested area near the Vermont border,

A brave team of forest rangers and police officers on January 16 came to the rescue of a moose that had fallen through the ice into the frigid waters of Lake Abanakee in New York. This incredible story highlights the challenges faced by wildlife in harsh winter conditions and the dedication of first responders who risked their safety to save this majestic creature.