Police officer jumps into bay to rescue injured dog off Atlantic City - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

Police officer jumps into bay to rescue injured dog off Atlantic City - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (KYW) — A police officer in Atlantic City, New Jersey, is being praised for his bravery after diving into chilly bay waters to save an injured dog earlier this month. Officer Matt Schmidt was among those called to the scene on Oct. 15, after reports of a tan and white pit bull that appeared to have been abandoned and was walking with a limp, according to police. When the dog evaded animal control officers by leaping int…