A rescue operation took place in Ratinanranta, Tampere, after a person fell through the ice. According to the Pirkanmaa rescue service, a passerby witnessed the individual going onto the ice near the dock structures. Shortly after, the passerby lost sight of the person and noticed water beginning to break through the ice. The rescue service indicated that the ice near the shore is weak, and it is likely that the individual fell through immediately after stepping onto the ice.

Rescue units responded quickly to the scene and managed to locate the person under the land area adjacent to the dock structure. They successfully retrieved the individual by navigating through the ice cover and the boat docks. The rescue operation demonstrated the effectiveness of local emergency services in responding to such incidents involving unstable ice conditions, particularly in public recreation areas frequented by citizens.

The patient was subsequently checked by an emergency medical team, revealing only minor injuries. They were then transported for further medical care, highlighting the importance of swift medical attention in cases of falls through ice, especially during winter months when such accidents are more likely to occur. This incident serves as a reminder about the dangers posed by ice-covered waters and the need for caution in icy conditions.