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Twenty Rescued from Ice Floe
On Monday, January 22nd, the Coast Guard rescued nine people and four people were rescued by the Put-in-Bay Fire Department from an ice floe about a half mile off Catawba Island. Seven people were able to self-rescue via their own airboat. A total of 20 people were rescued from the ice floe. At first, some individuals may have been unaware that they were on a drifting ice floe.
At 10:21 a.m. Coast Guard and local authorities responded to an initial report of more than 20 people on an ice floe a half mile off shore near Catawba Island. Coast Guard crews from Station Marblehead and Air Station Detroit responded in conjunction with the Put-in-Bay Fire Department and Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office. In total, there were five rescue assets on scene: 1 Helicopter, 1 Sherp ATV and 3 Airboats. Stranded individuals were either ferried to Catawba Island State Park, or flown to the airport. There were no injuries reported.
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“We are committed to public safety and want to remind everyone the importance of exercising caution around ice formations,” said Lt. Adeeb Ahmad, Sector Detroit Public Affairs Officer. “Ice floes are unpredictable and can quickly become hazardous, particularly in windy conditions or strong currents. Always check local ice conditions before venturing out and be prepared for any emergencies. Your safety is our top priority.”
For more information, contact Lt. Adeeb Ahmad, Sector Detroit Public Affairs Officer, at (313) 568-9473 or email Adeeb.S.Ahmad@uscg.mil.
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