US state trooper plunges into icy pond to save eight-year-old girl

A Vermont State trooper plunged into a frigid pond and pulled out an eight-year-old girl who had fallen through the ice while playing with siblings. The child survived and fully recovered after a brief hospital stay. The girl and her younger sister fell through the thin ice on the pond on private property in the town of Cambridge on 17 December, state police said in a news release Friday. The 80-year-old homeowner was able to pull the younger girl to shore but couldn't reach the older girl, so called 911, officials said. Trooper Michelle Archer was nearby and arrived less than five minutes later, police said. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with