Wisconsin
Merrill FD rescues man who fell through ice on Wisconsin River
MERRILL, Wis. (WSAW) – The Merrill Fire Department rescued a man after he fell through the ice around 10:45 a.m. on Monday.
According to a Facebook post, crews responded to Council Grounds on the Wisconsin River, just below the Alexander Hydro Dam.
The man fell through the ice and was stranded on a nearby island.
Crews used a rapid deployment craft to rescue the man. They also recovered his sled and ice shanty from the water.
No injuries were reported.
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