Macy, the Golden Retriever, Was Trapped Beneath Frozen Ground. A Chocolate Lab and Firefighters Helped Free Her
Here is a good news story found in Daily Paws and authored by Austin Cannon, Associate Editor.
A golden retriever who found herself trapped beneath the frozen ground has more than just firefighters to thank for her rescue. A passing Labrador retriever also played a vital role in reuniting Macy with her parents.
Macy went missing Friday morning at Marilla Park in Streator, Ill. As Streator Fire Department Capt. Fred McClellan—one of Macy’s eventual rescuers—understands she seemingly disappeared when her human turned away from her. The ground had collapsed beneath her, and unbeknownst searchers, including a drone, couldn’t find her.
Wrigley Photo: Streator animal control FB page
Before 7 a.m. the next day, Wrigley the chocolate Lab and his human were walking in the park when Wrigley ventured into the area where Macy was and stayed there, McClellan tells Daily Paws. He whined and barked, letting his owner know he found Macy, one of his park playmates.
Soon the Fire Department arrived for what would be a tricky rescue. Macy was only 4 or 5 feet beneath the ground, but she was bogged down in 4–5 inches of mud, McClellan says. The frozen ground was acting as a nearly unsupported roof to the hole. At first, the rescuers put a ladder down toward Macy to hopefully coax her up, but that didn’t work for the older dog with leg and hip issues.
McClellan had descended into the hole to secure Macy to a leash, so when the ladder didn’t work, they opted to lift her out using the leash. The attempt seemed to work initially, but the ground gave way under McClellan, who was standing right outside the opening as he tried to lift Macy out.
McClellan fell, but he was able to transfer full control of the leash to his engineer, Tim Redd, while he was semi-suspended over the opening. Redd and Wrigley’s owner were then able to pull Macy out as McClellan rolled away from the opening.
Macy, who’s about 11, seemed justifiably pleased to exit her cold, muddy prison after nearly 24 hours. She quickly greeted a woman who we’re guessing is her owner. She was very calm and helpful down in the hole, offering McClellan a paw when he was down there to affix her to the leash.
“She was doing really, really good,” he says.
A check from the veterinarian revealed Macy was unhurt—no doubt thanks to Wrigley, McClellan, and everyone else who helped out.
The Good News here is when friends stick together like Macy and Wrigley, good things happen. Today’s JohnKu talks about friendship. I hope you have a super weekend.
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Thank you, Michael.
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:-)) xx
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What a heart touching story. Yes, our fourlegged compagnions most time are helping us, but sometimes they need our help too. Thanks for sharing this nice story, John! Enjoy a beautiful weekend! xx Michael
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Enjoy your weekend as well, Michael.
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Thank you, John! 🙂 xx
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Dogs are amazing…as are the folks who risk life and limb to rescue them. Thx for a great story, John. Happy Friday!
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Happy Friday to you, Lori. 😊
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What a wonderful story, John. You captured the sentiment very well.
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Thank you, Dan
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Such a powerful lesson in this story. Thanks for sharing, John! Happy Friday!
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Thank you, Jill. I hope you have a terrific weekend. 😁
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Love this
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Thank you, Saania. I’m glad you did. 😁
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What a weird accident. Wonderful that Wrigley was on the job.
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Yes a good thing. Can’t imagine the owner leaving the spot before finding her dog. I guess you had to be there.
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I love these stories, John. Your haiku captures it well…we’re in this together. Have a wonderful day! 🌞
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You as well, Gwen. 😁
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Dogs are incredible animals!
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They certainly are. Thanks, GP.
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Oh thank you for such a lovely share, John. I love when our four-legged friends come to the rescue!
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Me too, Dale. Thanks. 😊
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We can always count on our canine friends!
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And I think they can count on each other.
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I think so, too. 🙂
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Like Craig said, what a weird accident – but what a wonderful ending!
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Yes to both. Thanks, Teri.
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Wow! That’s an amazing story. Thanks for sharing it, John. It warms my heart on this snowy morning.
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Yes, it is a good one. Thanks, Tim.
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This was such an amazing story that I had to share it.
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Thank you for sharing my post, Tim. 😁
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Love this story, John. Thanks for sharing. I love these Fri-yay posts. They always make me smile.
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I’m so glad, Staci. The whole reason they are there. 😁
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That brought a tear to my eye in a good way.
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I’m glad, Pamela. We need more good tears.
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This story brought tears to my eyes – I am so glad it had such a happy ending. These Friday posts are so uplifting!
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I’m glad you like them Noelle. The do me good putting them together. 😊
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Pawsome story! ❤
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Thanks, Annette. It is. 😁
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Great story, John. Anytime you can save a pet, it’s a great day.
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I agree. Thanks, Steve.
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The kindness here could give some humans a paws-for-thought. Lovely share and Haiku, John. Have a wonderful weekend, everyone 💕🙂
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Have a wonderful Weekend, Harmony.
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I love this story! Who doesn’t like good that happen to dogs?
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I’m with you, Jennie. 😁
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Awesome story.
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Thank you, Charles. It does warm the heart.
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I’m so relieved her friend found her.
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Me too. looks like the owner had given up.
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Omg, I’ve got tears in my eyes from this story. Thank you for the good news, John!
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It is a good one. Thinking of those two pals swells the heart and tear ducts. Thanks, Marie.
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Oh thank goodness, she was rescued! And I totally love the JohnKu. No man is an island unto himself!
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That is so true, Jan.
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A warm story with a happy ending! I thought of how close Lucy and Twiggy are. May the continue to stay warm, safe and loved.
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Thank you, Jo. We count everyday they are together as a blessing.
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What a perfect “good news” story to kick the weekend off! So glad this one had a happy ending. I imagine poor Macy was mighty glad she’d befriended Wrigley … and that she was fished out of all that mud. And here, I complain about Monkey getting muddy paws from racing around the yard!
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I had to smile at the seat in the car. Lotta scrubbing will need to take place.
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What an ordeal for the poor pooch. Thankfully there are heroes everywhere and all’s well that ends well.
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Yes indeed. Thaks, Marc.
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What a wonderful happy-ending story, John. It’s a miracle Macy wasn’t hurt at all. I love your JohnKu, too, very powerful. Have a good weekend!
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Have a good weekend as well. Lauren. Thanks for the lovely comment.
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What a wonderful story, John! Wrigley is a hero. And that’s a lovely Haiku.
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Thank you, Joan.
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Determination and the ability to problem solve are two of dogs’ most precious gifts.
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I wouod say you are right. Thanks, Pete.
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Thank you John!
A touching story and meaningful JohnKu!
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Thank you, Resa. 😊
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What a terrific story. Thanks for this uplifting tale/tail.
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I’m glad you liked it, Lauren. 😊
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Awww, I just love hearing stuff like this. I am so thankful that Macy was rescued and that Wrigley was there to do his part. An HEA all the way around!
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So true, Mae. 😁
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I’m so glad Wrigley was there to help Macy. We need more of these types of stories, it was a nice reprieve from the dark news we’ve been hearing. Thanks for sharing, John.
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That is the purpose of Good News Fri-Yay. Thanks, Mark.
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So sweet, John! And I love your johnku.
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Thank you, Betsy. 😁
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