Daring Rescue After Woman's Beloved Dog Falls Through Ice Of Frozen Backyard Pond
December 27, 2017
Frantic Owner Finds Dog Trapped In Icy Water
Carolyn Wooley was beside herself with worry when she found her precious fur-baby fighting for life in the frozen pond.“There was absolutely no way she could have gotten out herself,” she said.So, she called 911, begging for help. RELATED: A Man Spotted A Drowning Puppy And He Tried To Save Him Three officers showed up at her house and immediately began discussing options for how they could free the dog trapped in icy water. They started working on blowing up a raft, but Officer Robert Voorhees knew time was of the essence.
“We could tell she was getting tired out there,” fellow officer George Peterson.[caption id="attachment_45376" align="alignleft" width="750"] Credit: Youtube/NJ.com[/caption] As Nisel's head dipped under the water, Officer Voorhees refused to wait any longer. He wasn't about to let Nisel drown or freeze to death.
“I got a puppy at home. I was crying,” he later told Carolyn during an emotional embrace.
A Daring Rescue
With no regard for his own safety, Officer Voorhees tied a rope around his waist and asked his fellow officer to spot him. Officer Voorhees got down on his belly, slithering across the frozen pond toward the floundering pup. Carolyn called out encouragement to Nisel as Officer Voorhees inched closer and closer. The police body cam captured the tense moment on video. Finally, the officer was able to grab hold of the pup's collar. Once he had her, his fellow officers quickly pulled them both back to the safety of the shore. RELATED: Puppies Rescued From Tragic Watery Death Just In Time Carolyn was ecstatic to see her beloved pup back on solid ground. She gave Officer Voorhees a huge hug, thanking him and the other officers profusely.“I’m just so impressed that his first thought was the dog,” she said.
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As for Nisel, she showed her appreciation by bounding around the backyard excitedly!“The dog basically thought it was a great time running around afterwards,” Officer Peterson recalled.The officers received praise from Carolyn, but also from their department.
"I am not surprised by Officer Voorhees’ actions as I know how much he cares for animals, especially dogs. I am glad that Nisel is doing well and I am very proud of Officers Voorhees and Peterson,” Hopewell Police Chief Lance Maloney said.Thank God for these brave officers and their compassion for all of God's creatures! h/t: CBS New York YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Mom Prays Over Dead Son’s Body Just As Doctors Were About to Call Time of Death
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