Near Spirit Lake, Iowa — Two Sibley boys are credited with saving the life of a man who fell through the ice near Spirit Lake on Friday.
According to our news partner, KTIV-TV, 16-year-old Riely Rockman and his cousin 15-year-old Gannon Rockman were out ice fishing together on a lagoon when they heard someone in distress.
That’s Gannon Rockman. Riely Rockman tells us how he helped.
Gannon says they did what they could for the man
Shortly thereafter, the paramedics that were called checked the man out.
Riely Rockman tells us they were glad they could help.
The Iowa DNR reminds everyone to beware of ice conditions and depth. Obey all posted signs and any warning flags around lakes. Due to the recent unseasonably warm weather, it is best to avoid going onto lakes and small ponds, especially around the edges where the ice is likely very thin.
Safety Tips on the Ice
· There is no such thing as 100% safe ice.
· New ice is usually stronger than old ice.
· Ice fishing is a social activity, don’t go out alone. If the worst should happen, someone would be there to call for help or to rescue.
· There could be pockets of thin ice or places where ice recently formed, so check ice thickness as you go out.
· Avoid off-colored snow or ice. It is usually a sign of weakness.
· The insulating effect of snow slows down the freezing process.
· Safety items in a bucket: Ice picks, about 50 feet of rope and a throwable floatation seat cushion for use in case of rescue.
This story courtesy of our news partner, KTIV-TV.
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