On a Sunday afternoon in Kaarina, Finland, a skydiver found himself in distress after falling through the ice into Liittoistenjärvi. According to the rescue services, the individual was stranded on the ice for approximately half an hour before being rescued. The situation was serious enough that surface rescuers were deployed to save the skydiver, and a helicopter from the coast guard was also involved in the operation. Fire chief Masi Malin provided details, noting that help was summoned by bystanders after witnessing the incident.

Fire chief Malin mentioned that the rescued individual might have been practicing skydiving, but it was unclear if they were actually paragliding or engaging in other activities like kite skiing. Fortunately, the skydiver was equipped with some flotation devices that helped keep him afloat while waiting for rescue. Emergency medical services provided subsequent care to the cold and shaken skydiver after he was brought to safety.

The rescue service took this incident as an opportunity to warn the public about the dangerous conditions of the ice. They specifically advised against going onto the ice, as the current conditions are highly unstable. The warning serves as an important reminder of the risks associated with winter sports and the importance of safety measures in outdoor recreational activities during this time of year.