Bombeiros de Rockford resgataram um homem hipotérmico agarrado ao gelo no rio Rock. Rockford firefighters rescued a hypothermic man clinging to ice in the frigid Rock River.

Bombeiros de Rockford resgataram um homem agarrado ao gelo no rio Rock depois de um transeunte chamado 911. Rockford Firefighters rescued a man clinging to ice in the Rock River after a passerby called 911. O homem, que estava na água gelada por cerca de 30 minutos, foi hipotérmico, mas responsivo quando resgatado. The man, who had been in the frigid water for about 30 minutes, was hypothermic but responsive when rescued. As autoridades estão investigando o incidente e lembram os moradores dos perigos do gelo fino e da água fria, pedindo cautela perto de rios e lagos durante o inverno. Authorities are investigating the incident and remind residents of the dangers of thin ice and cold water, urging caution near rivers and lakes during winter.