South Milwaukee firefighters rescue 'Tuff' the bulldog from icy waters of Lake Michigan

SOUTH MILWAUKEE -- A 12-year-old bulldog lived up to its name on Friday, Jan. 31 -- after being rescued from Lake Michigan by the South Milwaukee Fire Department.

Tuff apparently ventured out onto some ice to retrieve a stick and fell through the ice and into the frigid water. Officials say he was reportedly submerged for ten minutes or more.

Ironically, the South Milwaukee Fire Department trained in the very same area on Wednesday -- and responded to the scene and rescued Tuff.

With permission of the owner, Tuff was transported to a local veterinary clinic where he is expected to make a full recovery.

In a Facebook post, South Milwaukee fire officials posted the following: