10 Anglers Rescued after Ice Floes Broke Off in Northern Wisconsin
Posted: Dec 26, 2016 7:47 PM CDT
ASHLAND, Wis. (AP) — Authorities have rescued 10 anglers left stranded after the ice floes they were on broke off on Chequamegon Bay in northern Wisconsin.
The Ashland Fire Department says the incident happened just before 8:30 a.m. Monday.
The fire department dispatched its "ice angel" rescue craft to rescue two groups of anglers stuck on the ice. All were returned safely to shore.