Person swept away by fast river current after going in for dog

15 Aug 2025 • 2:23 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Bodycam footage captured the moment a person was swept down the fast-flowing Menomonee River in Wisconsin after attempting to rescue their dog.
  • Menomonee Falls Police Department officers spotted the individual being pulled by the current and initiated a rescue operation.
  • Rescue teams successfully saved two people from the water, who were subsequently taken to hospital.
  • The dog, which prompted the rescue attempt, was later located safely near the family's vehicle.
  • Watch the video in full above.

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