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A 13-year-old boy fell through thin ice on a pond in Woolwich Township, New Jersey, and was rescued by police officers who risked going into the freezing water to save him. The officers broke through the ice to reach and pull him to safety, after which he was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover. The incident highlights the dangers of thin ice during cold weather.
Six people were rescued after two snowmobiles fell through weak ice on Lake Vermilion in Minnesota, with five taken to the hospital for exposure; authorities warn of dangerous ice conditions due to recent temperature fluctuations and advise caution when traveling on frozen lakes.
Six snowmobilers fell through the ice on Lake Vermilion in Minnesota, with five hospitalized for exposure; all were rescued with help from nearby restaurant staff, highlighting the importance of ice safety and proper thickness for snowmobiling.
Unusually warm temperatures are expected to continue through the weekend, with highs reaching the upper 40s and even 50s in some areas, resembling March weather. The snow drought persists, with Minnesota and Wisconsin experiencing well-below-average snowfall. Additionally, areas of dense fog are expected to lift, and caution is advised for ice safety.