By Barbara A. Preston | Posted May 21, 2025
On May 17, David Watson (center) of the Whiskers Watson Animal Hero Awards Foundation presented Officer Sal Intili (left) and Sgt. John Colucci (right) with medals and award certificates for rescuing a dog that fell into a frozen pond in Montgomery Township in January.
Two Montgomery Township police officers earned awards for rescuing a dog from a pond in the Cherry Valley Country Club. The dog had escaped from a neighbor's backyard and fell into a frigid pond by the golf course on Jan. 21.
Officer Salvatore Intili walked out onto the ice wearing a personal flotation device and retrieved the dog by grabbing its safety harness as Sgt. John Colucci held a safety rope, authorities said. The dog was brought to a Montgomery animal hospital to be checked and made a fully recovery, Montgomery police said.
David Watson of the Whiskers Watson Animal Foundation, said "The officers risked their lives to save the life of a Golden Retriever dog that fell through the ice into the frigid waters of a pond. Their actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of police service and kindness towards animals and reflect great credit upon themselves, their community, and the Montgomery Township Police Department.
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