Bailey falls through the ice

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This morning I brought my dog Bailey to work.  As I was talking on the phone while she scampered around, she went out on the “frozen” pond. Moments later, I heard a crash and looked up and saw that she had fallen in.  For a moment, she struggled to get out of the water back onto the ice but then slipped and fell further and got stuck under the ice.

Without thinking (and now I understand better how people end up getting themselves killed when this happens on lakes), I jumped into the pond, dragged her out and carried her out out. 

You can see in the photo above where I took a few steps onto the pond (left side), made the jump to break through and where Bailey had initially fallen (bottom most part of the broken ice). You can then see where she had gotten trapped under the ice (middle) and the pathway we cut through getting out (to the top).

Definitely the coldest I’ve ever been. Thankfully my coworkers drove back to my house and got me a new set of clothes since I was drenched up to my neck in smelly, frozen pond clothes.

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Bailey was none the worst for wear and was (seriously) ready to go back out on the ice. Crazy puppy.

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Reply #1 from Sins Forums Top

Awesome save, glad your new family member is OK  :D

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Yikes.  Well at least everyone is ok. 

Sins of a Solar Empire II
Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top

and now I understand better how people end up getting themselves killed when this happens on lakes

Many realize that, some without having to experience it first hand.  I am glad all is well with you and yours.

Reply #4 from Elemental Forums Top

Glad your doggie is OK. On the plus side, does this qualify for being a polar plunge member??

Reply #5 from LittleTinyFrogs Forums Top

Yea, you hear about someone going into a lake to get their dog and dying in the process and you think "Good god man, what were you thinking?" and now I know. They're not.  I didn't even put enough thought into just taking off my coat or putting my phone on the ground before I jumped in.

Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top

That's a chilling experience. I'm glad you both got out ok.

Reply #7 from Elemental Forums Top


Scary shit, glad your alright and the dog is alright as well :D

Quoting Wizard1956, reply 7
That's a chilling experience. I'm glad you both got out ok.

Reply #8 from Elemental Forums Top

Glad you both made it out of there! Keep an eye out for any sickness and go to the doctor, don't want to catch pneumonia or something.

Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Bailey was clearly part of a plot to get you frozen. Watch her closely. Very closely. ;)

 

Seriously...glad no harm came to either of you... :)

Reply #10 from Elemental Forums Top

Jeez, that's scary!  (Okay, Polistes already said that.)  The thing is, when someone you know (sort of) does something like that; that's the first time it seems like something that really could happen.   So ... don't do that sort of thing any more! ... please ...    :thumbsup:  

Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Glad you're both Okay. That's some serious cold!

Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Brave thing to do, Brad...:)

About the closest I have come to that was to do my 'Race Official' thing and stand in the middle of a road to prevent traffic from maybe running over my cat that had decided wanted to wander across the road....;p

Reply #13 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting Jafo, reply 13
Brave thing to do, Brad...

About the closest I have come to that was to do my 'Race Official' thing and stand in the middle of a road to prevent traffic from maybe running over my cat that had decided wanted to wander across the road....

I don't know if I'd say it was brave. I think bravery would involve decision making. I simply reacted. My dog was going to die if I didn't do anything. Not to mention, I don't think I was ever in any danger. 

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Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Frogboy, reply 13
I don't think I was ever in any danger.

 

Hypothermia isn't dangerous.    Not even a little..... >_>

 

Glad you're both ok, Brad. Bailey's one lucky dog.

Reply #15 from JoeUser Forums Top

Anyone else think this was going to be about 'It's a Wonderful Life'?

 

Glad you and your brother dog made it out okay, George Brad.

Reply #16 from Sins Forums Top

In space, no one can hear ice scream.

Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Im happy your dog and yourself is doing fine, I would react the same way and jump into the rescue -i think anyone who lives with dogs or did grew up with them understands. make sure to eat some fruits and get some vitamin C you will need it.

Reply #18 from JoeUser Forums Top

Glad you are both ok.  That's some scary stuff.

Reply #19 from Elemental Forums Top

so.. Cast freeze spell on pond/lake in game - clothies have 5% chance of fallin in each turn moved on, leather 15%, Chain 25%, Plate 35%? -

glad your ok

Reply #20 from Elemental Forums Top

Careful, jumping in the ice to save little hairy

Quoting Jythier, reply 16
Anyone else think this was going to be about 'It's a Wonderful Life'?

 

Glad you and your brother dog made it out okay, George Brad.

 

This is exactly what I thought of when I saw this!  

Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top

It's amazing how much we care about our 4 footed family members. Good job!!!!! 5* 5* :D  

Reply #22 from Sins Forums Top

glad you are both ok, BUT put a FENCE that is BAILEY PROOF around the pond for next time (a dog did it once,then  it probably will do it again)

harpo