When Colorado firefighters were called to rescue an animal on a frozen lake, they were surprised to find a coyote on the ice.

South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a suburban Denver reservoir over the weekend after an animal got stuck on the ice.

On a sunny and warm Colorado winter day, taking in a little on-ice recreation might be a tempting but deadly proposition. Especially if you are a pet owner. Aurora Fire Rescue Public Information Officer Eric Hurst says he has noticed an uptick in dog and dog owner ice rescues this time of year.

On a sunny and warm Colorado winter day, taking in a little on-ice recreation might be a tempting but deadly proposition. Especially if you are a pet owner."The sun comes out, it's blue sky. It's nice enough as the day progresses to maybe be in shorts or not have to wear a jacket.