Oh, thank you all, Kay, Debbie, Ester, Marla and Teresa, great information. I was upset that I was so dumb to have such a light grip on him to let him get away. I looked down right away, but I had a bag in the way, I bet he got back in the water while I was messing with the bag. Once he got back in the water I don't believe he can climb out, its steep on all the sides with rock overhang, so hope he made it. Of course, first thing I did this morning was check the filter basket LOL, no show. I have quite a few pots of plants, and lilies for him to hide in but some are not grown out from winter yet, still skimpy except for the yellow iris's and the frogs have taken those over. Thanks again, good information, and I needed it.