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AKRON, Ohio (USA) — We've had a lot
of falling-dog stories lately, so maybe it's about time we report on a
klutzy human for a change.
Kevin McDonald was on the job painting a home in Akron last week when
the ladder that was supporting him gave way, dropping him from the roof
about 12 feet to the ground. There, the wounded man lay critically
injured and bleeding.
 NewsChannel5
reports that the homeowner was away at the time; however, the family dog,
a Golden Retriever, was there and watched the entire episode.
Next-door neighbor Marie Istvan describes how the fast-acting pooch ran to
her house and enlisted her help.
"He acted real funny like there was something wrong," says
Ms. Istvan.
After following the dog back to the other house, she found Mr. McDonald
laying in a pool of blood and barely moving. The woman called for
help right away.
Due to the quick response, emergency personnel arrived on the scene in
enough time to treat the injured man. After two days at the hospital,
he was released in good condition and, after thanking Ms. Istvan and the
dog for saving his life, he returned to work.
The Right Way to Climb a Ladder
Personal and community safety has always been #1 over here at The
Scoop (although we do occasionally have our fair share of bruised
limbs, bloody noses and detached retinas due to "high-spirited"
dogs). So for Mr. McDonald as well as anyone else who's planning to
go up a ladder today, we've provided the following diagrams (right)
outlining proper ladder safety.
Please feel free to print this page and post it at construction
sites all over town!
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Lesson #1 in ladder safety:
don't forget the dog.
#2: Don't look down!
(Pictured: "Tracy", 10-year-old Golden Retriever / Living-with-Dogs.com)
#3: Be alert! Ears up at all times.
(Pictured: "Roofis" / Roof
it Right, Inc.)
#4: Concentration is key.
You must be one with the ladder
(no thinking about Milkbones).
(Pictured: Rescue dog, Toyama /
Living-with-Dogs.com)
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