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The ordeal unfolded on Christmas Eve when the dog, named Brooklyn, ran from her dog sitter onto the lake.
The incident occurred in New Jersey’s Lake Parsippany. (Photo Credits: X)
Humanity truly shines when compassion goes beyond sentiment and manifests as tangible action. These simple acts of kindness resonate deeply with viewers, leaving them in awe. In one such act of kindness, an Indian-origin man in New Jersey rescued a 20-month-old dog stranded on the treacherous, frozen surface of Lake Parsippany.
A video of the same has emerged online showing how the man’s efforts helped the furry animal reach home safely after being stuck for nearly a day on the frozen lake. The ordeal unfolded on Christmas Eve when the dog, named Brooklyn, ran from her dog sitter onto the lake. Despite several efforts by the local residents and authorities, the dog refused to return to safety from the treacherous thin ice, reported ABC7.
Later, a cop managed to find the Sheepadoodle off the frozen water with the help of a drone. The snow on top of Lake Parsippany’s frozen surface was filled with a trail of paw prints of the confused and scared dog.
Local resident Kishan Patel, who lives right on the lake, thought he might be able to help the police officers as he had a drone. Patel, a dog owner himself, had been moved by the situation, which made him want to help out even more. “Just because I can imagine what the owner must be going through,” Kishan Patel was quoted as saying by ABC7.
Using his drone, Patel attempted to lure Brooklyn back to shore with tempting pieces of chicken. This attempt almost worked and brought the Doodle about 20-30 feet off the shore.
However, Brooklyn stepped back as soon as she saw the people waiting for her. Elaborating further, Patel said, “The police officers were here all night, until about 11:30 at night on Christmas Eve.”
Once darkness filled the sky, Patel’s drone became instrumental in pinpointing Brooklyn’s location on the frozen lake. Then, police officials used weights to determine the ice’s thickness and an officer carefully made his way out to Brooklyn. The officer went close enough to scare her to run back to shore. Their plan worked, and the spooked dog ran to shore, eventually seeking shelter on a front porch, where she was finally found.
Upon learning that Brooklyn was safe and doing well, Patel expressed relief, saying, “I’d be heartbroken.”
He added that of all the drones that may or may not be flying around New Jersey these days, he’s happy he was put to use for something helpful.
“I feel even more happy that the dog is safe and back home,” Patel concluded.
