Menomonee Falls, United States - August 11, 2025 Bodycam footage from the Menomonee Falls Police Department captures the dramatic rescue of two people from the Menomonee River on Monday. Bystanders on shore noticed the individuals struggling in the strong current and called 911. When firefighters arrived, one person had gone underwater and was later rescued about a half-mile downstream. “This current is no joke,” Menomonee Falls Fire Chief Joe Pulvermacher said Monday. “Anybody who has ever worked around swift water knows this will drain your energy quickly, it’ll take your body temperature down quickly, and it makes it even more difficult to combat the pressures associated with the current.” Both individuals were conscious while being transported to the hospital. Pulvermacher said they had likely entered the river to help a pet dog. On Wednesday, the Menomonee Falls Fire Department confirmed the dog was found safe near the family’s vehicle.