US Edition
Bodycam Footage Shows Dramatic River Rescue in Wisconsin
The rescue took about 45 minutes after the father and son entered the fast-flowing river to save their dog during historic flooding, officials said.
- Menomonee Falls Police Department bodycam footage released Monday shows rescuing two people from the Menomonee River amid high water conditions.
- Amid weekend historic rainfall, witnesses told police that the family dog, Blue, had jumped into the Menomonee River and the father and son entered to rescue it.
- Multiple departments coordinated along the river after witnesses called 911, with Good Samaritans forming a human chain to rescue one person about a half-mile downstream.
- Both father and son were taken to the hospital for treatment and were conscious on their way there.
- On Monday, Menomonee Falls Fire Chief Joe Pulvermacher said, "This current is no joke," and the dog was later found safe near the vehicle, highlighting the importance of avoiding high water conditions.
13 Articles
13 Articles
Terrifying moment person is swept down fast-flowing river after going to rescue dog
This is the terrifying moment that a person is swept down a fast-flowing river in Wisconsin after attempting to rescue their dog. Bodycam footage from Menomonee Falls Police Department shows first responders attempting to rescue two people from Menomonee river on Monday (11 August). Officers spotted one individual being pulled down the fast-moving water as they were standing on a bridge, with one shouting “there they go” as they chase after them…
Bodycam footage shows dramatic river rescue in Wisconsin
By Montse Ricossa Click here for updates on this story MENOMONEE FALLS, Wisconsin (WDJT) — The Menomonee Falls Police Department has released shocking new bodycam video of the water rescue from the Menomonee River on Monday. Because of the weekend’s historic rainfall, the river’s water levels were much higher when a father and son jumped into the water to save their dog. In Menomonee Falls on Monday around 4:30 PM, several departments worked…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 92% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
