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Boy Rescued from Ice in Woolwich Pond Incident

1/7/2026

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A 13-year-old boy fell through thin ice into a retention pond in Woolwich Township, New Jersey, on Sunday afternoon.
Sgt. Joseph Rieger crawled onto the ice and entered the water to rescue him.
Corporal Steven Spithaler went into the water to assist in the rescue.
The boy was pulled to shore and taken to a hospital, where he is expected to be fine.
Authorities warned the public to stay off frozen ponds due to unsafe conditions.

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Story summary

A 13-year-old boy fell through thin ice into a retention pond in Woolwich Township, New Jersey, on Sunday afternoon.
Sgt. Joseph Rieger crawled onto the ice and entered the water to rescue him.
Corporal Steven Spithaler went into the water to assist in the rescue.
The boy was pulled to shore and taken to a hospital, where he is expected to be fine.
Authorities warned the public to stay off frozen ponds due to unsafe conditions.