A woman named Annie Ryzak and her friends were looking forward to a peaceful Memorial Day weekend when they went boating on Lake Michigan. However, during the course of the weekend, she captured footage of a courageous rescue of a dog in distress.
Ryzak went boating in Chicago one Sunday. She noticed a little, black object floating in the tumultuous Lake Michigan waters when she was on the lake. She attempted to get a closer look and quickly recognized that it was a dog. She also observed that folks on the shore recognized that the dog needed quick assistance.
Fortunately, Ryzak was filming at that moment, so she was able to capture the events as they transpired.
According to Ryzak, the dog originally swam away from the coast. It was a potentially dangerous situation, not just because of the wind and huge waves, but also because there were so many boats in the area because it was a holiday weekend at that time.
It was fortunate that some good Samaritans on the shore chose to help the dog. One man quickly dove from the rocky bluff and into the lake before swimming out to the dog. Upon reaching the animal, he led it back to the beach. Once the dog reached the shore, the man’s buddies were able to seize it and pull it to safety, where it was reunited with its owner.
In certain regions of Lake Michigan, dogs are permitted to swim, although it is always recommended that owners exercise basic water safety precautions while bringing their dogs into or near the water. Ensuring that they can swim and having them wear a life jacket that actually fits them well and this will really help a lot in making sure that your dog has the safest possible experience.
It is best to always be prepared for any untoward incidents.
Source: CBS Chicago