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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

ATV pulled a trailer onto the ice of Pielinen - harsh consequences

Two fishermen narrowly escaped an accident when an ATV pulling a trailer fell through the ice on Lake Pielinen in Finland.

Mar 22 • 18:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Two dangerous incidents on the same lake – Warning from the rescue service

Two separate incidents involving ice-related accidents occurred at Littoistenjärvi lake in Finland, prompting a warning from local rescue services about weak ice conditions.

Mar 22 • 16:42 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Starting Saturday, only professional fishermen will be allowed to fish on the ice

Starting this Saturday, only professional fishermen will be permitted to fish on the ice due to poor fish populations.

Mar 21 • 19:18 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

TRAGIC STATISTICS: None of the fishermen who drowned this year due to weak ice were using safety equipment

This year, six fishermen have drowned in Estonia as weak ice conditions worsened, all of whom were lacking safety equipment.

Mar 18 • 18:40 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A Fisherman Fell Through the Ice in Kaunas District, but Rescuers Only Saved His Drill

A fisherman fell through the ice in the Kaunas district but refused help from rescuers, who ended up retrieving only his ice drill.

Mar 12 • 09:33 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Search underway for missing ice fisher in N.S., second man found deceased

A search is ongoing for a missing ice fisher in Nova Scotia, with one deceased man recovered from the ice.

Mar 11 • 18:45 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Fisherman describes ‘frantic run’ as ice shelf breaks from Georgian Bay shore

A group of fishermen experienced a harrowing escape as the ice shelf they were standing on broke away from the Georgian Bay shore.

Mar 10 • 18:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Ice Fishermen in Peril - Made Farewell Calls to Their Loved Ones

A group of ice fishermen in Ontario, Canada, was rescued after being stranded on a drifting ice floe, with some making emotional farewell calls to family members during the ordeal.

Mar 10 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

'We thought we were doomed': Canadian fishers in dramatic rescue after ice shelf floats away

A group of fishers in Lake Huron were rescued after an ice shelf they were on detached from the shore due to unseasonably warm weather and strong winds.

Mar 9 • 19:14 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Kairi Kivaste from the Lake Museum became Estonia's champion in ice fishing

Kairi Kivaste won first place in the women's category at the Estonian ice fishing championships, achieving her personal goal.

Mar 9 • 10:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Mika's ice fishing trip was interrupted - 'It almost bit my leg'

Mika's ice fishing trip with his son was unexpectedly cut short when a wild animal approached, prompting a swift retreat for safety.

Mar 7 • 06:02 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Fish Rescue Operation Near Klaipėda

A fish rescue operation is underway in Klaipėda due to low oxygen levels in water bodies caused by thick ice.

Mar 4 • 13:14 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

VIDEO: Winter 'Green Zones' - How Ice Thickness is Tested in Riga

Riga's municipal police are actively testing ice thickness in designated 'green zones' to ensure the safety of winter recreational activities such as ice fishing.

Mar 3 • 11:15 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Life on Ice: "Such Winters May Not Exist in Our Lives Anymore"

A local resident of Ventė reflects on the unusual warmth of winter, expressing concern that the ice fishing season may soon come to an end due to climate shifts.

Mar 2 • 19:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Fisherman found lifeless on the ice

A fisherman was found unresponsive on the ice near Kotka, prompting a response from local authorities and rescue services.

Mar 2 • 13:28 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

In Brandenburg: Angler falls through ice on lake and dies

A man tragically died after falling through the ice while ice fishing on a lake in Brandenburg, Germany.

Mar 1 • 15:28 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Searching for ice fisherman in Helgeroa

An elderly man who went ice fishing in Mørjefjorden near Helgeroa was reported missing but was later found safe by police.

Feb 28 • 16:53 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

On the ice of water bodies – only responsibly: reminders of prohibitions and possible fines

Driving on the ice of water bodies is prohibited in Lithuania, with specific exceptions outlined in the country’s legislation regarding special land use conditions.

Feb 25 • 13:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finnish Research Featured on the Cover of Top Journal – Image from Minnesota

A Finnish ice fishing study appears on the cover of the prestigious journal Science, featuring an image from Minnesota instead of the actual research location in Eastern Finland.

Feb 23 • 05:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Heikki, 46, had taken a couple of bites of the baguette when a rumble was heard - 'I knew there were only seconds to escape'

Heikki Pöyskö and his friend experienced a terrifying near-escape when an iceberg began to crack beneath them while ice fishing in Keminsalmi, Finland.

Feb 15 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Ice Fishing Championships are Taking Place in Põlvamaa

The Estonian Ice Fishing Championships are being held this weekend in Põlvamaa, gathering over 30 competitors for a day of fishing at Lake Pikkjärv.

Feb 14 • 20:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

15-kilogram perch catch left on the ice in Maalahti is a rare excess that harms the reputation of other anglers

A significant number of dead perch left on the ice in Maalahti, Finland, raises concerns about angler behavior and its impact on the fishing community's reputation.

Feb 12 • 19:01 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The best ice fishermen are determined in the South Kurzeme region; the youngest participant is 13 years old

In the South Kurzeme region of Latvia, an ice fishing championship took place, highlighting not only the skills required but also the role of luck in the pursuit of fish.

Feb 9 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

REPORT: Marathon Skiers on a Boring Lake Ice Disturb Fishermen

Marathon skiers traversing thin ice on a local lake caused disruptions for fishermen in the area.

Feb 9 • 14:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

43 fishermen rescued from drifting ice floe

Russian emergency services rescued nearly fifty fishermen stranded on a drifting ice floe in the Sea of Okhotsk.

Feb 5 • 11:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Sports

Fishermen caught a big fish in the ice. It barely fit through the hole

Three fishing enthusiasts engaged in ice fishing caught a large fish after a nearly half-hour struggle, as reported by Wired 2 Fish.

Feb 3 • 20:24 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Sports

Fishing, Hunting, Battling – The Olympic Hero Has Many Hobbies

Meinhard Nehmer, a renowned figure in the sport of bobsledding, reflects on his influential career filled with bravery, friendship, and various passions beyond the ice.

Jan 13 • 06:16 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

Fish are caught every moment. In Víru on Žďárska, fishing is done 'through holes' on the frozen Vojta pond

Ice fishing is currently being enjoyed in Víru on Žďárska, where anglers are catching fish through holes on the frozen surface of Vojta pond.

Jan 10 • 06:31 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Fishermen cut holes in the frozen pond in Mnichovice. The layer of ice prevents fish from breathing

Fishermen are creating holes in a frozen pond in Mnichovice to allow fish to breathe beneath the ice.

Jan 6 • 07:00 UTC

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