Jamestown  (CSi)  A dog owner attempting to rescue their pet from the James River in Jamestown was able, with assistance, to get the dog into a canoe and bring it back to shore.

Jamestown City Fire Chief Jim Reuther says, police were initially called to the river in the area of the Lindberg Townhouses about 8:45 pm Sunday, who notified Jamestown Rescue to possibly send the water rescue unit.

Chief Reuther said the dog owner,  with assistance, was able to bring the dog into the canoe, and then the individual and the dog got safely back to shore.  The water rescue unit was called back before it arrived on the scene.

The dog was warmed, and was to be taken to a vet, for examination.

Chief Reuther said he was on the scene about 25 minutes