Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay Good News

~ John W. Howell
Video grab of firefighters in Michigan heroically rescuing a helpless dog trapped in an iced-over pond

Today’s good news comes from the Good News Network. Here is the story in its entirety.

Firefighter Lures Trapped Dog Off the Ice Using Treats–Then Lifts it Up a 10-Foot Wall

By

Andy Corbley

Patience, bribery, laughter, and a heck of a bicep muscle were all needed to rescue a helpless dog trapped after falling 10 feet into an ice-covered pool.

The Michigan animal shelter Pound Buddies received several “frantic” calls on March 7th about a dog trapped in the old water filtration pond.

The pond was frozen over, but with water clearly sloshing about over the ice, how long until the 60 lbs. husky plunged through was anyone’s guess.

Pound Buddies called in the Muskegon Heights Fire Department, which arrived “within minutes” to rescue the pup. Video footage shows the moment Lieutenant John Kriger climbs over the wall and gains the dog’s trust with a treat.

Kriger remained with his hand out, calling the dog by name for 3 minutes or so while his comrades jeered about making “no sudden movements.”

Finally, the timid dog came in for more of Lieutenant Kriger’s scratches, allowing him to reach the dog’s collar. Displaying remarkable strength, he grabbed the not-entirely-cooperative pooch under his right arm and slowly climbed up the ladder and over the wall to safety.

The pup was later checked out and found completely unharmed despite the 10ft fall into the pond.

Pound Buddies shared clips of the incident to their Facebook page, describing why they called in “the big dogs” and the moment the animal was rescued.

“The logistics of getting the dog appeared a bit challenging at first, but then the BIG DOG was called in!” they wrote. “Once again, words don’t seem adequate for expressing the gratitude we have for these amazing firefighters and the Muskegon Heights Fire Department! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!”

The entire unedited rescue video is available here on Yahoo News.

The good news here is that a response team considered a life to be a life and went about to save it. Today’s JohnKu talks about how precious life is. I hope you enjoy your weekend.

A Gift by John W. Howell © 2023

Ah, it’s just a dog,

Doesn’t recognize the fact. . .

All life is precious.

 

90 thoughts on “Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay Good News”

  15. That is a beautiful story, John. The dog must have been petrified going up that ladder. Kuddos to Lieutenant Krieger and his bulging biceps!
    Happy Friday to you!

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      1. My pleasure, dahling.
        I’m quite busy visiting several blogs a day, while I work at catching up over here. I’ll reblog a post every other day while I do so.
        I’m actually enjoying this phase. I can’t just not blog. I’d miss everyone, too much. That wouldn’t help me catch up either.
        Try this on for size! 😉🧐
        O24 O24 O24 O24

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  35. Good news is what I want to hear more of, yes! Oh my heart was breaking for this dog, likely so scared… How wonderful that it was saved and uninjured. I’m thinking of our cats and how I try to protect them so they don’t get hurt. Have a nice Easter weekend, John.

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