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Frozen Lake Rescue: Two Men Plucked from Icy Waters
6 Jan
Summary
- Two men were rescued after falling through thin ice on a frozen lake.
- One man was taken to Whipps Cross Hospital for further assessment.
- Fire service warns against entering frozen water and advises calling 999.
Two individuals were successfully rescued from a frozen lake after falling through thin ice. Both men were able to exit the water before emergency services arrived, and one was subsequently transported to Whipps Cross Hospital for evaluation. The incident underscores the perilous nature of frozen waterways during cold weather.
Eyewitness accounts suggest the men were submerged for approximately 10 to 15 minutes before managing to get out. The fire service has issued a stern warning, emphasizing that cold water can rapidly overwhelm individuals. They urge the public to refrain from entering frozen lakes or rivers.
Paramedics attended to the rescued men at the scene, with one requiring further medical assessment. The fire service reiterated their advice: in case of a person or animal in distress on ice, the safest course of action is to dial 999 and request their assistance, rather than attempting a rescue oneself.
