Two Good Samaritans Honored for Rescuing Woman and Her Dogs from Icy Pond
Two citizens were recognized with the “Citizen Life-Saving” Award by Windsor Severance Fire Rescue on Wednesday night for their heroic actions on January 27. Judd Bronson and Jo Palangi were credited with saving Tara Vreeland and her two dogs after they fell through the ice in a Windsor pond.
Vreeland had been walking her dogs when one chased geese onto the frozen water and fell through. As she tried to rescue it, she also broke through the ice, followed by her second dog. Bronson quickly used a branch to pull Vreeland and her pets to shore, preventing a tragedy.
Vreeland was hospitalized for six hours and is still recovering. She became emotional as she expressed gratitude for the two strangers who risked their own safety to save her and her dogs.
