There were no signs of foul play and all signs indicate that this was a tragic accident.
He died a hero.
David Schmidt, 39, was out for a hike together with his two canine, Cheena and Oreo, and a pal’s canine at Tahoe Paradise Park on Thanksgiving in Meyers, California. Authorities consider that the canine had been strolling alongside the partially frozen Lake Baron and fell in.
Lake Baron will ultimately have ice thick sufficient to ice skate on, however consultants stated the ice continues to be 2 inches too skinny to securely cross.
Shut buddies of Schmidt informed South Tahoe Now that he could be too sensible to only stroll onto skinny ice and not using a good cause. He did have an excellent cause – he was making an attempt to save lots of his canine that fell into the icy water, however sadly he didn’t survive.
El Dorado County Sheriff’s Workplace was alerted a few potential drowning round midday on Thanksgiving. Lake Valley Hearth Division arrived on the scene to assist. “Once we bought there, we made our means down the lake and we noticed the 2 canine within the water,” stated Lake Valley Hearth Capt. Perry Quinn.