Matt Duckham pulled his mother and his 8-month old German shepherd out of an icy cold pond after his dog accidentally fell in and then his mother fell in trying to save the dog, in Columbia Township, Mich.,on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. (Claire Abendroth/Jackson Citizen Patriot via AP) The Associated Press
When he fell through the thin ice, the matriarch of the house followed, and she soon fell through, as well.
Fortunately, Patches’ dad, former Marine Matt Duckham was home. Although he, too, fell through the ice, he had learned a technique in the Marine Corps that allowed him to break through the thin ice with his arms until he reached thicker ice near shore that would support him as he climbed out of the freezing water.
Not sure his mom appreciated the fact that Duckham pulled the dog out of the water before rescuing her, but all is well that ends well.
Rescue authorities at the scene reminded people that no ice is safe ice.
Until next time
Good day, and good dog!