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Good Samaritan rescues large dog from waters of Lake Mohegan

The dog was rescued after allegedly getting stuck on something in the lake.

News 12 Staff

Apr 12, 2026, 6:42 AM

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A large-breed dog was rescued in the waters of Lake Mohegan in Fairfield.

Katrina Billings told News12 she saw the dog struggling after apparently getting caught on something in the water.

So, she jumped into the lake as the pet owner and family watched on to save the stuck animal.

The Fairfield resident said she simply did what any true pet lover would have done.

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