Never sled or walk on or near a snow covered body of water or frozen pond, stream or lake!
If someone falls through the ice:
- Call 911
- Resist the urge to go onto the ice to help – this could result in two victims falling through
- If no help is immediately available, follow the Non-Contact Water/Ice Rescue: “Preach, Reach, Throw, Row, Go.”
A non‑professional should NEVER go on to the ice to rescue unless all basic rescue techniques have been ruled out. If you must approach the victim do not walk upright. Lay down or slide up to the edge. Combine with reaching and extending an object so the victim can grasp. If they start to pull you in, let go and start over.
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Remember, if the situation is too dangerous for you to rescue, call 911 for help, keep reassuring the victim that help is on the way and urge them to fight to survive.
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