Mosinee man falls through ice while rescuing dog

MOSINEE - A 26-year-old Mosinee man fell into a lake this morning while trying to rescue his dog.

The Marathon County Sheriff's office said the incident happened before 10:30 a.m. near Half Moon Lake Drive. Two neighbors called 911 after hearing the commotion.

The man had trouble staying above water, but his dog was able help keep the man up by digging his claws into the ice.

Full story: WJFW

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