June 14, 2017 01:46 PM EDT
Remarkable footage shows a drowning dog rescued by a police officer
WATCH | Helicopter footage from a news outlet captured amazing footage of a drowning dog being saved by a police officer in Chicago, Illinois.
The dog was seen drinking from Lake Michigan before losing its footing and slipping into the water. A nearby police officer was responding to a car crash when he saw the distressed dog and ran over to its rescue. According to CNN, after securing the dog from drowning, police officers placed the dog into an SUV and drove around looking for its owner.
Remarkable footage shows a drowning dog rescued by a police officer
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