Some of the dogs were rescued, others died, as did some of the guards who tried to rescue them. (Please check out these recent stories of incidents in Arkansas, Mississippi, New York, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.) The following precautions can help dog guardians prevent such tragedies:
- Always keep dogs on a secure leash and harness when walking.
- Never allow dogs to run freely near open bodies of water.
- In yards with unfenced pools, always walk dogs on a leash in other parts of the yard.