A Vermont man trekked into an icy river to save a drowning dog last Friday. Chris MacRitchie first noticed the dog in peril ...

He jumped into the frigid waters and waded over to the dog, gently pulling it ashore, where his wife draped it with a ...

Image via Shutterstock Would you dive into a frigid icy river to save a stranded dog that you didn't know? It sounds like the ...

Chris MacRitchie of Vermont, heroically rescued a dog from the icy Winooski River despite the freezing conditions. His quick ...

The dramatic rescue Friday by Chris MacRitchie was caught on video by his son, who had first spotted a dog struggling to ...

Spotting a dog struggling to stay afloat in a icy Vermont river, Chris MacRitchie never hesitated. He jumped into the frigid ...

Pet owners in Madrid had their animals blessed at Saint Anthony Church, a tradition believed to bring health and protection, ...

A brave Vermont man risked his life to rescue a woman's missing dog by jumping into an icy river in Barre earlier this month in a video that has gone viral.

Windsor Nature Park is also connected to other parks that are in the vicinity. If you’re looking to extend your journey, hike all the way to MacRitchie’s famous treetop walk using the park connector.

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