Watch Ann Arbor Police Rescue Dog From Icy River

ANN ARBOR, MI — A canine is recovering after police rescued her Tuesday morning from the Huron River's icy water in Ann Arbor's Gallup Park.

The dog, Frankie, chased a swan onto ice while playing fetch with her owner before falling into the icy water, stranding her offshore, police said.

Sergeant Kory Petterle and other officers began using a battering ram to break through the ice, as Frankie was heard crying from the freezing water.

After several throws, officers finally broke the ice and Frankie began paddling toward the shore with officers encouraging her.

Once Frankie made it to shore, officers led her over to an SUV with the heat on full blast for her to warm up.

"It took a few minutes to get her warm but Frankie was in good spirits before heading back home with her family," Ann Arbor Police said.