ASHLEY, N.D. (FOX 9) - A Minnesota man drowned while trying to rescue a dog in the Eszlinger Waterfowl Production Area in North Dakota last week, according to the McIntosh County Sheriff's Office.

Champlin man dies saving dog

What we know:

Authorities say Christopher Hendricks, 30, of Champlin, was hunting with a friend when their dog went to retrieve a bird about 100 yards from shore. When the dog got to the bird, it got caught in a thin sheet of ice and was struggling to free itself. Hendricks swam out to help the dog, but showed signs of distress. His friend, Maxwell DiVenere, tried to assist him, but Hendricks let go of his friend and slipped below the surface. DiVenere managed to return to shore with the dog and called for help.

Emergency services, including the Ashley (North

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