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Prince George's Co. Fire Crews Rescue Cop Attempting To Save 3 People Who Fell Through Ice

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Prince George's County rescue crews saved a police officer and three people after the cop tried to save the group who had fallen through ice on a pond Sunday afternoon, officials say.

Prince George's County Fire crews responded to the Glenridge Community Park in Riverdale, Maryland, around 3:30 p.m. for a report of people drowning. A Prince George's County Police officer was found submerged in the water along with three men.

Rescue crews were able to use ropes and ladders to rescue all four people.

The officer and two of the men were taken to a local hospital for hypothermia-related treatment. The third man did not receive treatment.

The temperature was in the upper 50s.

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