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tragedy1 year ago

Maine Town Manager Dies Rescuing Son from Icy Pond

Maine town manager Kevin Howell, 51, tragically drowned while rescuing his 4-year-old son after both fell through the ice on Etna Pond near their home. Howell managed to get his son out of the water before instructing him to get help, but when his wife arrived and attempted to assist, she also fell through the ice. Despite rescue efforts, Howell did not survive. Howell was known for his community involvement and support for the state's Emergency Medical Services.

via Fox News|
#drowning#family-tragedy#ice-rescue
heartwarming-rescue2 years ago

Michigan Officer and Dog Rescue Man from Icy Lake

A Michigan State Police officer, Kammeron Bennetts, used quick thinking and the help of a man's dog, Ruby, to rescue the man after he fell through the ice on Arbutus Lake. Bennetts tied a rescue disc to Ruby's collar and instructed the man to grab it and kick his legs, ultimately pulling him to safety with the help of a local firefighter. The man was taken to the hospital for treatment and later released, with the state police praising Ruby for her role in the rescue.

via WOODTV.com|
#creative-thinking#dog#heartwarming-rescue
human-interest2 years ago

"Police Dog's Heroic Rescue of Man from Icy Michigan Lake"

A Michigan State Police trooper, Kammeron Bennetts, was assisted by a dog named Ruby in rescuing a 65-year-old man who fell through the ice on Arbutus Lake in East Bay Township, near Traverse City. Bennetts used a throwable water rescue device attached to Ruby's collar to help pull the man to safety with the assistance of a firefighter. The man was in the water for about 16 minutes but was successfully rescued and treated at a hospital.

via Detroit News|
#dog#human-interest#ice-rescue