CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- A dog was rescued by police Monday in Lake Michigan on the North Side.
The Chicago Police Marine Unit was called about 10 a.m. for a dog in the water at the Montrose Harbor, a police spokesperson said.
According to Police Marine Unit Sergeant Lucas Wise the dog, named Leyla, was swimming about a mile off Montrose Harbor.
"It was a medium size, maybe 50-pounds, almost a mile out from the shore - in distress, swimming," Wise said. "Officer Carlson related that the dog looked like it was in real bad shape. It had been out there for awhile and had exerted itself."
Chicago: A dramatic morning on Lake Michigan near Montrose Harbor as the @Chicago_Police #MarineUnit saved a dog found 1/2 mile from shore:-Dog owner will happy to know the dog is ok-Awesome water response assisted by @ChicagoFireDep #K9 #WaterRescue @chrissmith pic.twitter.com/hUlqBI5iIZ
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July 29, 2019 Sergeant Wise said Officers William Carlson and Kevin Williams got the dog in, using a pole; and once back safely on shore, she was taken to veterinarian Dr. Eileen Murphy, who said Leyla, a German shepherd mix was basically fine.
A microchip led to Leyla's owner and they were reunited.
Officer Ordaz Jimenez and FTO Terzich receive a call of a dog in the water today. With the help of CPD Marine Unit M4 and the Chicago Fire Dept. Officers resuce the dog named Leyla from Lake Michigan and safely reunite Layla to owner. Thank you officers for your hard work. pic.twitter.com/Vo0yxS5xUp
— Chicago Police (@Chicago_Police)
July 29, 2019
