Daring Dog Rescue by Iraq Veteran

Iraq War veteran rescues dog that fell through ice
Dog fell through ice 150 yards from shore
Channel 3000 News
Dave Delozier
Posted: Mar 10, 2017

“When the deed is done, then you realize, OK, boy, I really could have lost him. So you get a little different appreciation for things.” Justin Neumeier

BRIGGSVILLE, Wis. - When Justin Neumeier’s dog, Charles, fell through the ice on Lake Mason, the instincts he developed as a U.S. Marine serving Iraq kicked in and he went out to rescue the black lab.

“Maybe it was my Marine Corps mentality, just get it done,” Neumeier said.

Serving with the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine, Neumeier saw some of the wars toughest combat in the battle for Ramadi in 2004.
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