Bachelor parties are a fun way to celebrate the end of singledom and the beginning of married life. Some people go all out in Las Vegas, while others enjoy a quiet celebration with just a few friends; there are many ways to have that last “huzzah.” Mitch White planned a relaxing canoe trip with his closest friends. The groom-to-be had no idea that this trip would turn into a rescue mission for an elderly dog stuck in the mud. That’s a bachelor party he’s sure not to forget.
On a beautiful day, Mitch, a young groom-to-be, gathered his closest friends and embarked on a canoe trip to celebrate his upcoming marriage. This bachelor party was supposed to be about nature and bonds. And is there a better way to bond than rescuing a puppy together?
Right after the group had lunch and continued their journey, Mitch’s nephew, Gaylen Fraenkel, heard a sad bark. They hadn’t come across anyone, so it was highly unlikely to be a camper’s dog. The young man decided to flip the canoe to make sure everything was okay. And he did right: a desperate dog was trapped in thick mud, using its last strength to seek help.
Upon closer inspection, they saw that the poor guy was an elderly Saint Bernard. He was very thin and exhausted with an unpleasant tick stuck to his eye. The rest of the group flipped their canoes and jumped to help. The mud was so deep and thick that they all sank up to their knees. But they were relentless in their attempt to rescue the dog, using paddles as shovels to get him out.
To keep the dog comfortable, they offered him water, of which he drank half a gallon before stopping. The kind guys shared their lunch with him, giving him some deli meat and summer sausages. This quick snack was supposed to give him an energy boost to get up. The bachelors named him Wilson and shouted his new name in an attempt to get him up, but he was too tired, even after the delicious summer sausages.
The group didn’t want to get too close to Wilson because they didn’t see any collar and weren’t sure if he was friendly. This is good practice when dealing with an unknown dog.
Alex, one of Mitch’s friends, decided it was time to ask for help and called 911. He explained the situation, and they sent the Carver Fire Department, which came to Wilson’s aid in 20 minutes. They brought a harness that they could place under his chest, and the firefighters, along with two of Mitch’s friends, pulled Wilson out of his muddy prison. Hooray!
