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Story summary
- Phillip Hoover, 69, of Syracuse, Indiana, died after falling through ice while trying to rescue his dog on December 4, 2025.
- The dog survived uninjured.
- Investigating agencies include Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, and Elkhart County Coroner’s Office.
- Authorities urge that no ice is safe and that people take precautions near frozen water.
