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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Rescuer who jumped into icy Chicago lake to save baby: ‘All I did was a human act’

A Chicago man jumped into Lake Michigan to save a baby whose stroller was blown into the water, urging Americans to care for one another.

Feb 25 • 10:00 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Swimmers brave icy Moscow canal for water polo match (PHOTOS)

Athletes participated in a water polo match in an icy canal in Moscow as part of the 'Friendship Cup – Moscow 2026' festival during extreme cold temperatures.

Feb 23 • 18:17 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Here, Stockholmers Defy Ice Warning

Stockholmers are ignoring ice warnings and venturing onto Riddarfjärden, resulting in dangerous incidents as some have fallen into the icy water.

Feb 15 • 16:35 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Person Tried to Save Dog – Rescued by Firefighters

A man was rescued by firefighters after falling into icy water while trying to save a dog in Lillestrøm, Norway.

Feb 10 • 14:51 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Accidents occurred on icy Panevėžys streets due to a water supply failure

A technical failure in the water supply system led to flooding on icy streets in Panevėžys, causing increased risks for drivers and pedestrians alike.

Feb 4 • 17:07 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Water supply failure - flooded streets turned into ice skating rinks

A water supply failure has caused flooded streets that quickly turned icy, creating hazardous conditions for residents and drivers alike, prompting warnings for caution.

Feb 4 • 08:37 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Water Supply Line Break in Jurbarkas – Flooded Streets Turned into Ice Rinks, Water Supply Disrupted

A water supply line break in Jurbarkas has flooded the streets, turning them into dangerously icy surfaces, causing inconvenience for residents and traffic participants.

Feb 4 • 07:34 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

The Niagara Falls Have Frozen: The Enchanting Images from the Popular Tourist Spot

The Niagara Falls have partially frozen due to icy winds, creating a stunning spectacle of ice, steam, and water that is captivating viewers online.

Feb 2 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Dad sparks fierce debate over attempt to 'toughen up' one-year-old son

A father in Russia faces backlash after a video shows him plunging his one-year-old son into icy water in extremely cold temperatures as part of a controversial parenting method.

Jan 13 • 17:51 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

VIDEO People Struggle to Walk Down the Icy Stairs of the Belgrade Arena. The Organizer Responds

After a video surfaced showing visitors navigating uncleaned, snow-covered stairs following a water polo match in Belgrade, the management of the Belgrade Arena responded, stating that the area had been closed for weeks due to a winter event.

Jan 12 • 14:56 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Life & Tech

Japan: 100 worshippers endure icy waters for Shinto ritual in Tokyo

Approximately 100 worshippers participated in a traditional Shinto ritual by immersing themselves in icy water to honor the purification goddess Haraedo no Okami in Tokyo.

Jan 12 • 13:36 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Dangerous road conditions, an accident occurred on A4. The Croatian Auto Club warned drivers: 'A large amount of water is accumulating'

Heavy snowfall in parts of Lika, Gorski kotar, and northwestern Croatia, along with intense rain, is causing significant water accumulation on roads, leading Croatian Auto Club to warn of icy conditions and fog, resulting in traffic restrictions for trucks and vehicles without winter equipment.

Jan 10 • 09:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Firefighters warn: One wrong step and you could end up in icy water!

The Zagreb Fire Department has issued a warning about the dangers of venturing onto frozen water surfaces, advising the public never to assume that the ice is thick enough to support their weight.

Jan 8 • 19:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Ice water instead of the Jordan. Ukrainians follow customs even during war

In freezing Kyiv, believers immersed themselves in icy water during the celebrations of Theophany, a holiday commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan, as a deep-rooted Orthodox tradition symbolizing faith and resilience amidst uncertainty.

Jan 6 • 18:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Horror moment hero tries to save man and dog who fell into icy water on frozen lake

A hero passer-by attempted to rescue a man and his dog who fell through the ice into freezing water at Connaught Water in Epping Forest, Essex, as captured in dramatic video footage.

Jan 6 • 14:09 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

People: 'I scream and shout a lot'

Prince William has embraced cold-water swimming as a new hobby, admitting he often screams and shouts when jumping into the icy water during coastal walks in North Wales.

Jan 6 • 13:55 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Icy Water and Frost. There Was a Disruption of Heating and Hot Water Supplies in Prague 4, Affecting 11,000 Households

A heating and hot water supply disruption in Prague 4 has affected 11,000 households, leading to widespread discomfort during icy temperatures.

Jan 6 • 08:41 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

Water at 1.1 degrees, air at minus 4. Cold-Resistant Swimmers in Náchod Spent the Last Day of the Year Diving into Metuje

In Náchod, cold-resistant swimmers celebrated the New Year's Eve by diving into the icy waters of the Metuje River, where the water temperature was a chilly 1.1 degrees Celsius and the air temperature reached minus 4 degrees.

Jan 1 • 06:02 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

What to do if a person falls into icy water? 'One should keep a cool head,' reminds the firefighter

A firefighter advises on maintaining composure and taking specific actions if someone falls into icy water.

Dec 30 • 23:04 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Dangerous Ice Surfaces in Bavaria: What to Do If You Fall Through the Ice?

As icy temperatures prevail in Bavaria, the Water Watch warns against stepping onto frozen lakes and rivers due to the dangerous risk of breaking ice, especially for children who often underestimate the danger.

Dec 29 • 16:17 UTC

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