A pooch who plunged into freezing cold waters near the Kelpies statues sparked a major rescue operation after falling through ice.
The alarm was raised at around 1.35pm on Friday after the dog got into difficulty while being walked at Helix Park in Falkirk.
Two fire appliances raced to the scene where brave crew members donned life jackets before being joined by the Scottish Ambulance Service.
Thankfully, the dog was rescued from the water a short time before and the crews were able to stand down.
Dramatic pictures from the scene showed the firefighters preparing to enter the icy cold water before being told they were no longer required.
It is understood that the dog was being taken to the vet for a check up after its ordeal but is not thought to be hurt.
A spokeswoman for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were called at 1.35pm on Friday with a reports of a dog in the water at the Kelpies.
“Two appliances from Falkirk were mobilised to the scene but the dog was recovered from the water prior to our arrival.”
