One dead as thin ice claims life in Minneapolis suburb
- Authorities are warning residents about the dangers of thin ice on frozen bodies of water.
- Multiple incidents of rescues and fatalities have occurred due to falling through thin ice.
- People are advised to take necessary precautions before venturing onto ice-covered surfaces.
In the Upper Midwest of the United States, several incidents related to thin ice have raised alarms among locals. Authorities in Woodbury, Minnesota, responded to emergency situations where two individuals fell through the ice on Markgrafs Lake. This incident occurred on a Monday, with the first fall reported around 4:30 p.m. A teenage boy who attempted to rescue the first victim ended up in the water as well. First responders managed to rescue the first victim, but the boy submerged and was subsequently located by divers. Their conditions were uncertain at the report's time. Furthermore, a tragic event unfolded when Gregory Garmer, a 78-year-old ice skater from Duluth, went missing after leaving home on a Sunday afternoon. A search revealed his body in Woodstock Bay in Superior, Wisconsin, the following day. The particulars of ice thickness have been a significant concern, as officials highlight that no reliable gauge exists for determining ice safety. Therefore, ice-covered surfaces should always be treated as hazardous. Proper precautions, including the use of appropriate checking tools and informing others of one’s plans, are being stressed by local law enforcement.