Vermont Man Saves Dog From Icy River

Vermont man jumps into icy river to save struggling dog from certain death: 'Forever be my hero'
The snowy landscape of Berlin, Vermont, witnessed a heartwarming act of heroism when a local man braved the frigid Winooski River to rescue a struggling dog.
Vermont man saves woman's dog from drowning in icy river
In the video, Chris MacRitchie can be seen sliding into the frozen water, swimming out, scooping up the dog and bringing her back to shore.
Heroic Rescue: Vermont Man Saves Dog From Icy River
Chris MacRitchie, a resident of Berlin, Vermont, executed a bold rescue by plunging into freezing waters to save a dog struggling in an icy river. On Friday, while driving through a Dunkin' Donuts with his family,
Watch: Vermont man braves icy waters to save dog from drowning in a 'selfless' act
Chris MacRitchie of Vermont, heroically rescued a dog from the icy Winooski River despite the freezing conditions. His quick action, captured on video
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Man's dramatic rescue of dog from freezing river in Vermont caught on video
The dramatic rescue was caught on video after a family spotted the dog in a icy Vermont River as they were going through the drive-thru of a Dunkin’ Donuts.
Man Jumps Into Frigid Water to Save Helpless Dog in Wild Video
As soon as Chris MacRitchie saw a helpless dog in freezing cold waters struggling to get to shore, he knew what decision he needed to make. The Vermont man’s son first spotted a dog floating in a river surrounded by snow while at nearby Dunkin’ Donuts.
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