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Minnesota ice tragedies: Child, adult die in separate incidents
Child, adult die in separate thin ice metro incidents
A boy died after falling into a pond in Bloomington on Saturday. On Friday, a man died after falling through the ice on the Mississippi River near the University of Minnesota. In both cases, rescue teams worked tirelessly to locate the victims. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has more.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Warmer weather is raising concerns about ice safety after a tragic weekend in the metro area.
Ice safety concerns rise with warmer weather
What we know:
A boy died after falling into a pond in Bloomington on Saturday. On Friday, a man died after falling through the ice on the Mississippi River near the University of Minnesota. In both cases, rescue teams worked tirelessly to locate the victims.
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office reported that the man was walking on the ice and fell through, with a woman attempting to rescue him but falling through as well. She managed to return to shore, but the man’s body was not found until Saturday afternoon using sonar.
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call at Bass Pond, where a man and a boy fell into the water. The man was rescued, but the boy’s body was discovered later in about eight feet of water.
Local perspective:
Ian Leonard, FOX 9’s chief meteorologist, explains that ice can appear deceptively safe.
“When you look at fresh, perfectly clear ice, you’re like, wow, it looks magical,” said Leonard. “However, ice with a gray or bluish undertone is unsafe, especially with recent warm temperatures and sun exposure.”
Safety tips for ice activities
What you can do:
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources advises checking with local experts about known hazards before venturing onto ice. Break-through incidents often occur near access points when driving on or off the ice. Ice thickness can vary dramatically even within small areas.
It’s essential to wear flotation devices and ice picks and to go with a buddy. Remember, no ice is ever 100% safe.
What we don’t know:
Details about the identities of the victims and further information on the circumstances leading up to these incidents have not been released.
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The common loon, Minnesota’s state bird, is more closely related to a penguin than a duck.
Despite loons predominantly living in the northern hemisphere and penguins mostly living in the southern hemisphere, researchers consider them to be genetic cousins. Taxonomic analyses placed them in an evolutionary cluster tracing back 40 million to 50 million years ago, along with herons and pelicans.
While loons and ducks share habitat on Minnesota lakes, they aren’t close relatives. Ducks are closer cousins to geese and swans.
After sharing a common ancestor, penguins and loons developed distinct characteristics. Loons can fly, but struggle to move on land; penguins can’t fly, but waddle on land. Penguins use flipper-like wings to swim; loons use webbed feet for underwater propulsion.
They have some similar features, however, including dense bones to help dive underwater and their tuxedo coloring.
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While we were looking forward to welcoming the Liberia National Team and celebrating the strong ties between Minnesota’s Liberian community and our club, circumstances outside of our control have made it necessary to cancel the match. We appreciate the understanding of our supporters and wish the Liberia National Team all the best.
Fans who purchased tickets to the match will be refunded within approximately 3-10 business days.
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