Man jumps from boat, dies trying to rescue dog from western Minnesota lake

A person jumped from a pontoon right into a western Minnesota lake and died in an effort to rescue his canine, authorities mentioned Monday.

The loss of life, described as a suspected drowning, occurred about 1:15 p.m. Saturday on South Lake Lida, positioned about seven miles east of Pelican Rapids, the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Workplace mentioned.

The who died was recognized as Eric Fife, 48, who lived close to the lake. The Sheriff’s Workplace mentioned the canine survived the ordeal.

Fife entered the water with a seat cushion designed for use as a flotation gadget, whereas the canine didn’t have a life jacket for canines, mentioned Sheriff’s Lt. Greg Seim.

In line with the Sheriff’s Workplace:

Fife and pals had been boating on the lake, when the canine jumped within the water, and he went in after his pet.

“Moments later, it turned obvious to his companions that Mr. Fife was in misery and struggling to remain above water,” a Sheriff’s Workplace assertion learn.

One of many pals entered the lake and pulled Fife and the canine again into the boat, the place cardiopulmonary resuscitation was begun.

Upon the boat’s arrival at a lake entry level, emergency responders took over lifesaving efforts, however Fife died on the scene.