Heroic Minnesota Firefighters Rescue Dog from Freezing Lake Superior

In a daring rescue operation, firefighters battled 8-foot waves and freezing temperatures to save a dog that had jumped into a canal, despite the risk of the owner and bystanders jumping in after it.

• Minnesota firefighters battled 8-foot waves and freezing temperatures to save a dog that had jumped into a canal in Duluth, a port city on Lake Superior.
• The dog had escaped its leash and jumped into the water, prompting its owner to threaten to jump in after it, a move discouraged by bystanders and the fire department.
• Rescue teams struggled to locate the dog due to the large waves, limited light, and the dog's dark color, but were eventually able to secure it by its collar.
• The dog and the rescue team were swept towards the bay by the waves, but were rescued by an inflatable boat, Marine-3, that arrived on the scene.
• The dog was treated for exposure and showed significant signs of improvement, being able to walk on its own and wagging its tail as it jumped into its owner's car.

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