Father and Son Fall into Frozen Lake with Snowmobile, and the Rescue Surprises with Its Simplicity (Dexter Fire Department)
Recovering a snowmobile that fell into a frozen lake may seem challenging, but the process is simpler than one might think.
In Maine, USA, a father and his son, while crossing Wassookeag Lake to ice fish, ended up falling through fragile ice caused by winds and warmer temperatures. Fortunately, they both emerged unscathed, but the snowmobile remained submerged in the lake.
The rescue was carried out by the local fire department, which cut a hole in the ice and used a wooden winch equipped with a rope. A diver went down to attach cables to the snowmobile, allowing the equipment to pull the vehicle back to the surface. Despite a few minor setbacks, the process was successful, highlighting the diver’s skill and the team’s efficiency.
Although the method may seem rudimentary, it is effective and less complicated than one might expect. The simplicity of the equipment, combined with the professionals’ experience, shows that even challenging situations, such as recovering submerged vehicles, can be solved in a practical and ingenious way.
Father and Son Fall into Frozen Lake with Snowmobile, and the Rescue Surprises with Its Simplicity (Dexter Fire Department)
Source: Ride Apart | Photo: Dexter Fire Department | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
