Overview
- The incident occurred around midday on December 26 near the Schafbrücke in the Ammendorf district of Halle.
- Professional and volunteer firefighters responded to the scene with support from a rescue helicopter.
- Rescuers pulled the man from the water and handed him to emergency medical services for transport to a hospital.
- The injured dog was taken separately for treatment by a veterinarian.
- Authorities cautioned that the ice is not load-bearing and can break without warning, and no further condition updates were provided.