Five Swedish individuals took to the waters on an ice raft equipped with a sauna and outboard motor, only to be rescued when the raft began to break apart during rough waves.
Last weekend, a group of five Swedes attempted a unique venture by equipping an ice raft with a sauna and an outboard motor in the archipelago near Stockholm. Such floating saunas are common sights during summer on lakes in Finland and Sweden, but this adventurous endeavor quickly met trouble. Johan Axberg, a passenger on a ferry returning from the islands, witnessed the ill-fated attempt and noted the lack of wisdom in their choice of activity as the ice raft floated hundreds of meters from the shore at Nämdöfjärden.
As waves from the passing ferry caused the ice raft to begin breaking apart, Axberg raised the alarm among the ferry crew, who quickly sprang into action. They employed a crane to safely rescue the sauna enthusiasts from the deteriorating raft which had started to capsize. The incident underscores the potential dangers of adventurous stunts on ice, especially with unpredictable weather and water conditions.
While the Swedish television report covered the daring escapade, details about the identities of the sauna-goers remain unclear, leaving questions about their nationality and readiness for such a risky adventure in icy waters. This situation serves as a reminder of the thin line between fun summer activities and safety hazards in unpredictable environments.
