Police Helicopter Plucks Dog From Icy River

The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office helicopter was used to pluck a Goldendoodle from the frigid Seneca River in northern New York last week. Bystanders called 911 about the dog, which was clearly struggling midstream among chunks of ice. The helicopter was diverted to the scene and the crew performed a tricky skid rescue. The dog was warmed up and was apparently unharmed.

Russ Niles
Russ Niles
Russ Niles is Editor-in-Chief of AvBrief.com. He has been a pilot for 30 years and an aviation journalist since 2003. He and his wife Marni live in southern British Columbia where they also operate a small winery.

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Tom Waarne
Tom Waarne
4 months ago

Our Poodles always waited for summer weather and tepid water before immersing themselves. As this wasn’t a 100% Poodle it’s understandable that an error in judgement might have occurred. Glad that GD survived the bath and I’m sure the family is greatly relieved as well. Nice Flying!

Mike
Mike
4 months ago

Great job. Thank you!

Aaron
Aaron
4 months ago

Whole new level of Pilots N Paws. Thank you for your service.

vayuwings
vayuwings
4 months ago

And a whole new level of calling a ‘rescue’ dog adoption if s/he is unclaimed.

Great work everyone.

SteveK
SteveK
4 months ago

Hope the dog was able to get home. Love this