By MES Dispatch staff
The Briefing
• A Rhode Island firefighter was recognized by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) with vegan chocolates after rescuing a goose trapped on ice. (firerescue1.com)
• The incident occurred at a pond in Warwick, where the goose had become stuck and unable to free itself. (firerescue1.com)
• Firefighter Justin Lopes performed the rescue without harming the bird, officials said. (firerescue1.com)
• PETA acknowledged the department’s actions and presented the chocolates as a gesture of appreciation. (firerescue1.com)
• The rescue drew positive community attention and highlighted collaborative efforts between first responders and animal advocates.
WARWICK, RI — A Rhode Island firefighter was honored by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) with a box of vegan chocolates after rescuing a goose that had become trapped on ice at a local pond, officials said.
The incident occurred when firefighters from Warwick were called to assist a Canada goose that was stuck on thin ice and unable to return to open water, the city’s fire department said. Firefighter Justin Lopes entered the icy water and safely freed the bird without causing harm.
In recognition of the rescue effort, PETA presented Lopes and the Warwick Fire Department with a box of vegan chocolates to show appreciation for the humane action, the organization said.
Fire department officials said the rescue and subsequent acknowledgment highlighted cooperative efforts between first responders and animal welfare advocates, drawing positive attention from the community.
Details about the goose’s condition after the rescue were not immediately disclosed by authorities.