A group of sauna enthusiasts found themselves in peril as they utilized a motor mounted on a floating ice floe in the waters of Sweden. Witness Johan Axberg, who observed the situation from a nearby Vaxholm boat, expressed concern about the bathers' awareness of the risks they were taking. The situation escalated when the passing boat's wake caused the ice floe to crack under pressure, leaving the sauna bathers stranded as the floe began to disintegrate.

After the Vaxholm boat reached the shore, the crew realized they needed to return to the scene to assist the bathers. They quickly equipped themselves with a crane and a harness, demonstrating the urgency of the situation. The crew then headed back into the archipelago to begin the rescue operation. Johan Axberg noted that the ice floe continued to break apart as they worked to extract the stranded individuals, highlighting the precarious nature of the rescue.

This incident serves as a reminder of the dangers associated with ice activities, particularly with unpredictable challenges such as melting ice due to warmer conditions and the dangers posed by waves. Fortunately, the swift response of the Vaxholm boat’s crew ensured that all sauna bathers were safely rescued from the ice floe, but it underscores the importance of safety awareness during such recreational activities in winter conditions.