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Man Jumps Through Ice To Save His Dog’s Life

Written by: Adri Sandoval
Adri Sandoval is the Special Projects Manager for iHeartDogs and iHeartCats. Her work has deepened her love for animals, fostering a strong passion for rescue and animal advocacy.Read more
| Published on April 11, 2017

A Canadian TV news crew happened to be in the right place at the right time to see a brave man save his dog’s life.

Duncan McIver was at a dog park near his home in St. Albert, Alberta where his dog, Cosmo, wandered out onto a frozen pond. When Cosmo fell through the thin ice, Duncan wasted no time at all jumping in after him.

Duncan falls through the same spot, but is able to lift Cosmo up before climbing out. Carrying Cosmo in his arms, he very carefully makes his way to land, but falls through again – this time near a shallower area, where Cosmo is able to make it back to shore on his own.

A CTV Edmonton news crew was in the area for a story on the hazards of thin ice, and captured it all on video while calling 911 for help.

After the ordeal was over, CTV news reporter Angela Jung took the photo below. It’s a picture of a very cold, very wet Duncan with Cosmo, and a smile that says that he has no regrets. Who wouldn’t do the same for their best friend?

 

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