This report is from a local resident whose dog Eeyore had a lucky rescue from the icy river.

 "This afternoon I was walking my English setters along the Water of Leith walkway when one of my dogs strayed onto an ice shelf in the river and crashed through the ice. He was clinging on to the ice with his forepaws but unable to climb out. By extreme good fortune some honorary water bailiffs were right by the spot where he fell in and putting themselves in some considerable danger proceeded to rescue eeyore from the very icy waters. Without their quick thinking and teamwork I doubt Eeyore would have survived."

I think this has to go out as a warning to dog owners, in these icy conditions please keep dogs on leads and away from the water. The Water of Leith is very deep in parts and the ice is unlikely to be very thick as it is a fast flowing little river. Our thanks to the Volunteers who helped out. Here is Eeyore enjoying spring, which he will now see again.