Vermont Man Saves Dog From Icy River

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.
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,
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.
Dramatic rescue of dog in Vermont goes viral
He jumped into the frigid waters and waded over to the dog, gently pulling it ashore where his wife, Erica, draped it with a sweatshirt. The dramatic rescue of the dog Friday afternoon in Berlin, Vermont, was caught on video by his son and has been shared widely on social media.
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
Correction: Dog Rescue-Vermont story
In a story published Jan. 18, 2025, about a dog being rescued in Vermont, The Associated Press erroneously reported the dog went missing Jan. 16 and was rescued Jan. 17.
WATCH: Vermont man rescues a dog from a freezing river
The dramatic rescue Friday by Chris MacRitchie was caught on video by his son, who had first spotted a dog struggling to escape an icy river as they were going through the drive-thru of a local Dunkin’ Donuts.
Man Dives Into Frigid Icy River In Vermont To Rescue Stranded Dog
Image via Shutterstock Would you dive into a frigid icy river to save a stranded dog that you didn't know? It sounds like the ultimate what-if scenario. But one Vermont man found himself in just that predicament.
Father jumps into freezing river to save dog struggling to stay afloat
The father says it was fate he was in the Dunkin' Donuts drive-thru when his son noticed a dog drowning in the river next to it.
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