Dozens rescued in US after ice floes break away on Lake Michigan
Ice boats and helicopters were used to reach the people who had been ice fishing in Wisconsin. By Press Association Friday 5 Feb 2021, 3:38 PM Feb 5th 2021, 3:38 PM 46,736 Views 5 Comments Source: PA Images
THE US COAST Guard and several other agencies have rescued 66 people stranded on ice floes in a bay on Lake Michigan.
Ice boats and helicopters were used to reach the people who had been ice fishing in Door County, Wisconsin.
Three separate ice floes broke away after cracks developed between the shore and groups of people, the Coast Guard said.
The US Coast Guard and several other agencies have rescued 66 people stranded on ice floes in a bay on Lake Michigan.
Ice boats and helicopters were used to reach the people who had been ice fishing in Door County, Wisconsin.
Three separate ice floes broke away after cracks developed between the shore and groups of people, the Coast Guard said.
High winds associated with an approaching winter storm pushed the floes further from shore. No one was injured.
Update: 66 anglers rescued today from ice floes in Sturgeon Bay, thanks to coordinated effort by crews from @USCG, @WDNR and @sheriffbc. No injuries reported. #Teamwork#BreakingNews#GreatLakesWinterSafety News release at: https://t.co/9y4g1JUCOe
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The U.S. Coast Guard and several other agencies rescued 66 people stranded on ice floes in a bay in northeastern Wisconsin.
Ice boats and helicopters were used to bring the people who were ice fishing to safety Thursday in Door County. Three separate ice floes broke away after cracks developed between the shore and groups of people, the Coast Guard said.
High winds associated with an approaching winter storm pushed the floes further from shore. No one was injured. Today’s success is a direct result of effective training and the long standing and close relationships with our agency partners in the greater Sturgeon Bay Area, said Cmdr. Bryan Swintek, search and rescue coordinator for Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan.
STURGEON BAY, Wis. (AP) The U.S. Coast Guard and several other agencies rescued 66 people stranded on ice floes in a bay in northeastern Wisconsin. Ice boats and helicopters were used to.
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