albert Posted February 16, 2016 Share #1  Posted February 16, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Lady, The Newfoundland Female, broke through the ice and plunged into the Mississippi River. I take full responsibility and continue to be shaken to my core.  I knew the water depth was only about one meter at the point she broke through. She yelped and cried and tried to claw her way back onto the ice but she could not get a grip.  I took off my coat and belly-crawled, as flat as a pancake, to within three feet of her head. I was able to toss her leash around her neck and form a lasso. My wife held my feet as we pulled Lady back onto the ice. Please don't tell me all that is stupid and dangerous as the lesson has sunk deeply into my psyche. Three photographs attached showing the drama. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/256968-saved-from-death/?do=findComment&comment=2990914'>More sharing options...
albert Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share #2  Posted February 16, 2016 Phrase two Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/256968-saved-from-death/?do=findComment&comment=2990916'>More sharing options...
albert Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share #3  Posted February 16, 2016 phase three, then rescue. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/256968-saved-from-death/?do=findComment&comment=2990917'>More sharing options...
platypus Posted February 17, 2016 Share #4 Â Posted February 17, 2016 A terrifying ordeal for all concerned! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwest Wanderer Posted February 18, 2016 Share #5 Â Posted February 18, 2016 So glad everything worked out ok. As a dog lover I can understand the risk you took. It must have been a terrifying experience for both of you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XVarior Posted February 18, 2016 Share #6 Â Posted February 18, 2016 OMG, you're a hero Albert. I won't tell you that you're crazy because I would have done the same. So happy all ended up fine and you guys are OK. Lovely dog :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted February 18, 2016 Author Share #7 Â Posted February 18, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) I thought I had "manned-up" but suddenly tears began when I read your posts. Thank you. I better get a grip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted March 17, 2016 Share #8 Â Posted March 17, 2016 I just saw this post - fearful story. So glad it all worked out. I'll bet Lady knows and is grateful - she knows who to trust and count on. Good on you Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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