Fishermen were rescued from an ice floe that detached from the shoreline on Lake Imenchivoye in the southern part of Sakhalin. The regional center of the Russian Ministry of Emergencies shared this update on its Telegram channel, confirming the successful rescue operation and the absence of injuries.
Officials from the VA Polyakov Rescue Team, part of the Ministry of Emergencies, reported that 20 people were evacuated from the broken ice floe in a vehicle equipped with a motor boat. The operation was carried out by experienced search and rescue personnel, and there were no reported casualties or serious injuries among those rescued. The team coordinated the effort to transfer the survivors to safety, ensuring everyone received assistance and medical evaluation as needed. This information was provided by the ministry as part of its ongoing incident briefings.
In a separate incident the day before, fishermen in the Tuymazinsky region of Bashkiria were rescued after men were carried away from the shore on a fractured ice floe along the banks of Kandrykul Lake. Local rescue crews and regional emergency services responded quickly, pulling the stranded individuals to safety and reuniting them with nearby support teams. The details of this event were shared by regional emergency authorities as part of their routine safety updates for communities near frozen waterways.
Another large-scale rescue occurred on US waters when an ice floe that had previously broken free prompted the evacuation of more than 120 fishermen. Responders faced significant challenges due to the size and movement of the ice, but a coordinated effort involving multiple teams, boats, and support units resulted in the safe removal of all trapped mariners. Officials highlighted the importance of rapid response, proper equipment, and adherence to safety protocols in preventing possible injuries during such dangerous situations.