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• A dog in Bath, Maine, was rescued from a marsh after escaping a local dog park

• A firefighter waded into chest-deep, 40-degree water to save the dog and was praised for his efforts

• Officials reminded dog owners to stay alert, as similar incidents have occurred at the park before

An adventurous dog got itself stuck in muddy waters and needed assistance getting out.

According to a Facebook post from the Bath Fire and Rescue Department in Maine, the incident occurred on Wednesday, April 22. The agency received a call about a local dog park, where a dog escaped through an opening at the park’s northeast corner. After the dog’s escape, the canine landed in a marsh on the other side of the fence and promptly became stuck in the muck.

“Firefighter [Kevin] Hinds didn’t hesitate and waded into chest-deep water (that was probably about 40 degrees) and safely brought the dog back to shore,” stated the department. The post recognized Hinds for “going above and beyond” to ensure the pup’s safety and achieve a positive outcome in the potentially harrowing event.

The fire department went on to offer a reminder and a warning to dog owners to stay alert and keep an eye on their animals at the dog park on Washington St.

“Dogs are naturally drawn to the marsh, but this is not the first time we’ve had to respond to a situation like this,” stated the post. “Please be mindful if your dog heads toward that section.”

This isn’t the only dog making headlines for getting stuck in dangerous waters.

On April 20 in Boston, a goldendoodle named Benny chased after two geese into the Charles River during the city’s Marathon Day.

Benny’s owner and real estate agent, Hans Nagrath, sprang into action and jumped into the 40-degree water to save the 2-year-old pup. “I was just picturing Benny drowning, and I just didn’t think,” he recalled.

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The water’s temperature took effect immediately, with Nagrath noting that he was about 10 feet away from Benny when he realized he couldn’t move his arms well.

“I don’t know what’s going to happen,” Nagrath remembered thinking, but he found the strength to reach Benny and get the dog in front of him so he could push his pet back to land.

Nagrath said he’s never been “more scared in my life and humbled. I actually thought I was going to drown.” However, he also maintained that Benny was worth the risk of saving. “He’s definitely like a son to us.”

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