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Woman And Dog Rescued From Icy Scallop Pond In North Sea

Publication: The Southampton Press
By Shaye Weaver   Jan 25, 2013 11:16 AM
Jan 28, 2013 4:04 PM
A dog walker and a dog she was walking were rescued from Scallop Pond in North Sea on Friday morning after the two became trapped in the icy water for about 15 minutes.

North Sea Fire Chief Bill Rosko Jr. said that the woman was one of three professional dog handlers walking dogs around Scallop Pond on the morning of January 25 and that the dog she was walking ran out on the icy pond and got stuck. The woman, whom Chief Rosko couldn’t name, ran after the dog when she noticed it was stuck in shoulder-deep water and became a victim herself.

According to Chief Rosko, the fire department was activated at about 8:30 a.m. and got to the scene within seven minutes. The department’s heavy rescue team was on the... more

Glad that all turned out ok. However, knowing the breed of dog that was involved I find it rather negligent on the part of the "professional handler" to not know the characteristics of the breed and anticipate what might happen when having the dog off lead near a salt water pond. I'm sure that the dog was quite insulated with its double coat and tolerated the plunge well. The handler might consider taking a refresher breed course.
By hamptonite (14), hamptons on Jan 26, 13 3:29 PM
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where in the article does it mention the breed of the dog??
By Jaws (53), Westhampton Beach on Jan 28, 13 12:24 AM
Great save by all responders. One lucky woman and dog.
By PBR (2462), Southampton on Jan 26, 13 5:56 PM
Jaws, there was a similar article in Newsday that mentioned that the dog was a Duck Toller. I have been in the breed for over 13 years and currently have two so am VERY knowledgeable about the breed.
By hamptonite (14), hamptons on Jan 28, 13 3:48 PM
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The handler has known the dog for over ten years, she is more experienced than you give her credit for and your comment is condescending.



By lo-cal (30), southampton on Jan 29, 13 5:13 PM
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By hamptonite (14), hamptons on Jan 30, 13 8:55 AM
What she may have over me in experience, she certainly lacks in common sense. :)
By hamptonite (14), hamptons on Jan 30, 13 8:56 AM
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By Save the East End (1), Water Mill on Jan 31, 13 11:16 PM
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