Civilian pulls man from icy water, fire crews save man’s dog

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB)- A Good Samaritan helped save a man’s life in Niagara Falls Thursday.
According to officials, the passerby saw the man struggling in the Niagara River near 53rd and Buffalo Avenue. The civilian was able to pull the man to safety, who was then taken to the hospital to be treated for exposure.
Niagara Falls Fire Prevention Chief Michael Winker said the man had been in the water for quite some time. His dog appeared to have fallen on a dock, and also needed to be re