Amazing police work.

[yellow dog]

Although admirable, not sure if this is guts or stupidity, gotta think his CO ripped him a new one for risking his life for a dog, guy dies in the river, family is devastated, hundreds of thousands in insurance paid out, impact on the force, etc. etc.

Have to agree with you on that ! Hero syndrome.

[patvetzal]

The old question about swerving on the highway to miss a stray dog while you cause a four car pile up.....

[rick_iles]

Have to agree with you on that ! Hero syndrome.

And had they done nothing, you would've been the first armchair quarterback to condemn their actions ! The guy was tethered by a rope to his partner and animal control. Not much threat of getting killed there. And no, his NCO wouldn't reprimand him ! Police do this sort of thing every day. You only hear of a fraction of the incidents !

[jaycee]

Have to agree with you on that ! Hero syndrome.

Would you be saying that if , it was your dog ? put mind in gear before putting mouth in motion.

[seabast]

Although admirable, not sure if this is guts or stupidity, gotta think his CO ripped him a new one for risking his life for a dog, guy dies in the river, family is devastated, hundreds of thousands in insurance paid out, impact on the force, etc. etc.

Sounds like he was in control and had all his mind. He also had a rope tight around him.

A few years ago a woman that I know did the exact same thing to save her dog on the Muskoka river. She never went to the hospital either. Afterward she told me it wasn't a big deal but since she is not getting so close from the river in winter.

[yellow dog]

Would you be saying that if , it was your dog ? put mind in gear before putting mouth in motion.

Absolutely would not risk my life. It's called common sense.Take your own advice. Geez

[yellow dog]

And had they done nothing, you would've been the first armchair quarterback to condemn their actions ! The guy was tethered by a rope to his partner and animal control. Not much threat of getting killed there. And no, his NCO wouldn't reprimand him ! Police do this sort of thing every day. You only hear of a fraction of the incidents !

I have four family members that are police officers and they would not risk, condone or support this . They are well aware that a human life is most important to serve and protect.

[Sharon]

This winter has been bad for dogs running in the bush etc. Ponds are frozen one day and thawed the next. The real lesson is to keep your dogs away from ponds. If that Officer had done that for my dog , I would honor him somehow.

[terrym]

I have four family members that are police officers and they would not risk, condone or support this . They are well aware that a human life is most important to serve and protect.

watch the video. He was tethered by a rope with people ready to reel him in if needed. He went in maybe 40 yds. His life wasn't at risk. Hundreds of people do Polar Bear swims on New Years Day and don't die. What he did was above and beyond and the guy deserves to be thanked not criticized. I know if he saved my dog from certain death I would be extremely grateful.

[rick_iles]

I have four family members that are police officers and they would not risk, condone or support this . They are well aware that a human life is most important to serve and protect.

Then I would suggest your four family members get into another line of work !