Location: 10 Hilton Field Lane, Occom Pond, Hanover, NH 03755   Description:    At 07:07 the Hanover Fire Department was notified by the Hanover Regional Communications Center that a deer had fallen through the ice at Occom Pond.  On duty Hanover Firefighters responded to the location and observed a deer in distress approximately one-hundred feet from shore.  Ice conditions were quickly evaluated, and it was determined that a safe rescue operation could be conducted.  Due to the poor ice conditions firefighters had to break the ice and create a channel in order to reach the deer.  Lt. Jeremy Labombard and FF Kevin LaHaye donned ice rescue suits and were able to successfully make their way to the deer, secure it with rescue harness, and assist it to shore.                                      A consultation with New Hampshire Fish and Game Sgt. Heidi Murphy was conducted.  Sgt. Murphy advised the crew to secure the area and allow the deer ample time to regain its strength.  We are happy to report that within an hour, the deer was able to regain its strength and join two other deer.    The Hanover Fire Department would like to take this opportunity to remind the public that the ice is unsafe to be on.  Warmer temperatures and recent rains have drastically reduced the amount of ice.

Please see the attached photos. Questions can be directed to Captain Joshua Merriam at (603)-643-3424.