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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Katie Hawkinson

122 anglers rescued from large ice floe in Minnesota lake

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Minnesota authorities have rescued more than 100 fishermen from a large ice chunk that detached and drifted more than 30 feet from shore.

Authorities rescued all 122 fishermen from the ice floe on 29 December with no reported injuries, according to a statement from the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office. Emergency responders and local agencies rescued everyone before 8pm that evening, less than three hours after receiving the initial call.

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