Evanston's dog beach was closed indefinitely Saturday after firefighters rescued two dogs from a melting ice shelf. The city's Parks and Recreation Department issued a warning, urging residents not to attempt to retrieve dogs on their own if they venture onto the unstable ice. The beach is closed due to serious safety concerns as warmer temperatures cause the ice to melt and become hazardous.
Following the incident, Evanston 's Parks and Recreation Department announced the closure of the beach"due to serious safety concerns arising from melting ice shelves." Evanston 's dog beach was closed until further notice, officials said Saturday afternoon, after firefighters rescued two dogs from an ice shelf."Residents please do not go after your dogs if they venture out on the shelves, this could lead to a very dangerous situation!!," the department stated.
Following the incident, Evanston's Parks and Recreation Department announced the closure of the beach"due to serious safety concerns arising from melting ice shelves." "Today’s warmer temperatures have caused the ice to melt, becoming unstable and creating gaps, which can be hazardous for pets and their owners," the department stated."It is crucial for pet owners to understand the risks involved."
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