Keep your damn dog off the ice

Officials feel compelled to warn people after a Hingham firefighter got sent to the hospital for a checkup after rescuing some fool dog in Hingham Harbor yesterday:

Firefighters donned cold water rescue suits and had to battle their way through ice and slush to reach the dog.

Officials say firefighters risk their lives going into open ocean water so that pet owners don't try it themselves, which would cause even more problems.