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Wednesday, 22 February 2012 11:36 |
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PIERRE, S.D. (AP) _ A Pierre man drowned after falling through
the ice on the Missouri River while apparently trying to rescue his
dog near a campground area east of the city.
Hughes County Sheriff Mike Leidholt says 66-year-old Carl
Remmers was pronounced dead about 6:45 p.m. Tuesday at a Pierre
hospital.
Authorities believe Remmers was underneath the water for more
than an hour before being pulled out by divers.
The dog was rescued and taken to a veterinarian. Dr. Craig
Howard tells KCCR radio that the dog was treated for hypothermia
and is doing fine.
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