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emergency-and-rescue2 years ago•1 min saved

"122 Fishermen Rescued from Ice Floe on Minnesota's Upper Red Lake"

Over 100 ice fishers were rescued from a detached ice floe on Upper Red Lake in Minnesota. The group was stranded when the ice broke away from the shore, creating a 30-foot gap of open water. While no one initially fell in, four individuals ended up in the water during a makeshift rescue attempt but were safely returned to the floe. After approximately two and a half hours, all 122 people were evacuated without injuries. The incident occurred amidst warnings from state officials about unusually thin ice this season.

via The Guardian US|

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emergency-and-public-safety2 years ago•1 min saved

"122 Fishermen Rescued from Stranded Ice Floe on Minnesota's Upper Red Lake"

Over 100 fishermen were rescued from a detached ice floe on Upper Red Lake in Minnesota, with no injuries reported. The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office coordinated the rescue after 122 fishermen became stranded due to the ice detachment. A bystander initially attempted to help, and four individuals fell into the water but were safely recovered. The rescue was complicated by the fact that some fishermen may not have realized they were on a detached ice floe. The incident followed warnings about unseasonably warm weather affecting ice thickness.

via ABC News|

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