The dog was exhausted and hypothermic but is recovering and has been reunited with his owner.

The chief says all of his officers are animal lovers, so he's not surprised by Sergeant Gray's heroic efforts.

"To me, somebody who would put their safety in danger like that to go out and save an animal in distress says a lot about their character and I couldn't be more proud of him, " said Chief Christopher Mears, Ogden Police Department.

Ogden Police released the following body cam footage of the rescue.