Tennessee woman jumps into frozen swimming pool to rescue dog

[UpInArms]

"It was pure adrenaline. I was not even thinking about being cold," said Tatum.

As seen in the video, Tatum couldn't find Sid at first and got out of the pool to get a better look from above. She then jumped back into the freezing water and pulled the barely-conscious dog out.

The Tatums said they do not have a pool cover because they keep the pool open all year. It just so happens a pump to prevent ice had just gone out and was scheduled to be fixed before a recent storm hit.

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The dog was submerged for more than 60 seconds and one vet thinks Sid did not have another minute to spare.

"I don't think this dog had another minute based on his symptoms," said veterinarian April Smith.

https://abc7.com/pets-animals/video-tennessee-woman-jumps-into-frozen-pool-to-rescue-dog/10367119/

[sheshe2]

1. That was frightening to watch.

I am glad Sid is okay.

[NurseJackie]

3. Made my heart race faster... and my eyes a little misty.

[sheshe2]

8. I hear ya, NJ.

Poor baby and mommy was very brave.

[sinkingfeeling]

2. In 1986 I had 2 Samoyed puppies, 12 weeks old, fall through

the ice of our Minnesota lake. I went in after them, but was only able to rescue one. I believe when I crashed through the ice, I pulled the other under it. I have never gotten over my guilt.

P.S. I couldn't swim then.

[UpInArms]

4. I am so sorry

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I, too, would be traumatized

[Karadeniz]

9. I think you were heroic!

[Maurice Morizovich]

5. Jennie Tatum,

[Duppers]

6. Like most dog parents here...

I wouldn't have hesitated either.

Very glad Sid made it. Bet he's learned a lesson about ice.

[Disaffected]

7. Maybe.

A better bet is the owner learning the same lesson.