Watch: Man jumps into Lake Michigan, rescuing dog near Ohio Street Beach

Dog was about 60 yards from shore, witness says
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
CHICAGO (WLS) -- People worked together to rescue a dog from Lake Michigan over the weekend.

Annie Ryzak was on a boat near Ohio Street Beach when she saw the dog in the water. It was about 60 yards from shore.

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That's when a man jumped in and got the dog's attention, Ryzak said. His friends then pulled the dog to safety. She recorded a video of the rescue.

Ryzak, a dog owner herself, said the man who jumped in is a true hero.
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