Spotting a dog struggling to stay afloat in an icy Vermont river, Chris MacRitchie never hesitated. He jumped into the frigid waters and waded over to the dog, gently pulling it ashore, where his wife draped it with a sweatshirt. The dramatic rescue on Jan. 10 in Berlin was caught on video by his son and was shared widely on social media. MacRitchie's son first spotted the dog as they were going through the drive-thru of a nearby Dunkin'.
Main Idea: Chris MacRitchie jumped into a freezing Vermont river to rescue a dog seen struggling in the icy water.
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Chris MacRitchie’s quick rescue of Arizona shows how ordinary people can help save a pet in danger. The video may encourage neighbors to act fast and call owners during emergencies.
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Named dog owner whose reaction and reunion with Arizona are a major part of the story.
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