Watch: An Indian man rescues a 20-month-old dog stuck in a frozen lake

An Indian-American man in New Jersey rescued a 20-month-old dog trapped on the perilous icy surface of Lake Parsippany.

A video has emerged showing a man’s heroic efforts to help a stranded dog return home safely after being stuck in the frozen lake for almost an entire day. The incident occurred on Christmas Eve when Brooklyn the dog escaped from her dog sitter and ventured into the lake. Despite multiple attempts by local residents and authorities, the dog refused to leave the dangerous thin ice, ABC7 reports.

Later, a police officer was able to locate the Sheepadoodle off the frozen lake using a drone. The snow-covered surface of Lake Parsippany was marked by a series of frightened dog footprints.

Kishan Patel, a local resident who lives next to the lake, decided to help the police after realizing he had a drone. As a dog owner, Patel felt particularly affected by the situation. “Just because I can imagine what the owner must be going through,” Patel shared with ABC7.

Using his drone, Patel attempted to return Brooklyn to safety using chicken nuggets. This method almost worked, keeping the dog 20-30 feet from shore.

However, Brooklyn hesitated once she saw people waiting nearby. “Police officers were here all night, until about 11:30 at night on Christmas Eve,” Patel explained.

As night fell, Battle’s drone proved crucial in locating Brooklyn on the frozen lake. Police officers then used weights to assess the thickness of the ice before the officer carefully approached the dog. The officer got close enough to surprise Brooklyn, causing her to run toward the beach. The plan worked, and the frightened dog made her way to safety, eventually taking refuge on a nearby balcony, where she was found.

After learning that Brooklyn was safe and in good condition, Patel expressed his relief, saying, “I would be very sad.”

Reflecting on the situation, he added: “Of all the drones that may or may not be flying around New Jersey these days, I’m glad I was used for something useful.”

“I feel happier that the dog is safe and back home,” Patel concluded.