Man saves service dog from Oyster Bay waters, is then rescued by police

Police say the 34-year-old was walking his dog last night around 8:30 p.m. when the dog took a swim.

News 12 Staff

May 13, 2024, 4:22 PM

Updated 210 days ago

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Police say a man and his service dog are OK this afternoon after they were rescued Sunday from the waters of Oyster Bay.
Police say the 34-year-old was walking his dog around 8:30 p.m. when the dog took a swim.
According to police, the dog got stuck under a dock and his owner went in to get him.
The man got the dog to safety, but police say the man then needed to be rescued.
Officers had to use a life preserver and rescue line.'
The man was not hurt.