It happened near 98th Street at Calumet Park in Chicago, video shows.
ABC7 captured the moment first responders rescued the stranded dog on a rock at about 4:40 p.m.
First responders used a ladder and a leash to get the pup to safety.
Moment dog rescued from Lake Michigan caught on camera
It is unknown how the dog got there or who owns the dog.
Chopper 7 caputred as the dog was taken by animal control for treatment.