Drama on the ice: 139 anglers in Siberia saved by ice floe!

Drama on the ice: 139 anglers in Siberia saved by ice floe!

Insel Sachalin, Russland - In the Far East of Russia, there was a dramatic rescue operation when more than 130 ice rinks had to be saved by a driving ice floe. This plaice had torn off the island of Sachalin in the Ochotskian Sea, which brought the fishermen into a dangerous location. Various rescue workers, including a helicopter, an air cushion boat and 17 other vehicles with a total of 31 emergency services, had been mobilized to bring the anglers to safety. Despite the threat, some anglers were skeptical about the rescue and did not want to leave their equipment and the catch they had made, as the Russian Distrophic Protection Ministry reported.

The rescue operation was necessary because ice fishing in Russia, as in many other northern countries, is a widespread leisure activity. Every year in the spring, the incidents piled up in which anglers are stuck on ice floes that come loose from the shore. In the majority of cases, such situations end lightly, but drowning cases must also be complained about if Fischer are left behind in the icy waters. Ultimately, all 139 anglers could be brought from the ice floe and brought to safety, which shows how important timely rescue measures are in such emergencies, as well as Puls24 emphasized.

The incident illustrates the often underestimated dangers of ice fishing, which can not only bring an unforgettable experience, but also potential risks. Although such rescue operations often end with a positive outcome, they remind us of how dangerous the conditions can be on the ice and how important preventive measures and safety instructions are, such as Kleinezeitung.at noted.