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needanacc0unt t1_j2fkwiz wrote

That’s not uplifting, that’s pure stupidity.

Stay on shore and call 911. They don’t want to rescue you and recover your pet. They’ll just come rescue the dog.

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Sonyguyus t1_j2fs3v8 wrote

He knew what he was doing, being a navy seal water coach. He has to know how long a person can stay in icy cold waters, water that wasn’t moving either, so there was less chance of him being pulled under.

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IoniKryptonite t1_j2fn4xx wrote

Assuming they make it in time...if it's looking dire I'm diving in...I know it's the wrong call, but fuck it.

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needanacc0unt t1_j2fstnx wrote

I know they have 120 seconds max to go from bells to truck rolling, but average less than that. Plus a few minutes travel time. So from making the call to professionals arriving on scene (that are trained in ice rescue and can do it safely) in about 5 minutes.

I’d take the sure bet over the uncertainty of me being able to climb back onto the ice should I fall in.

On the other hand, you could just control your leashed dog and not put yourself in such a situation.

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