Fall through ice

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⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Call 112. Reach from shore. Do not walk on ice. Pull them out flat.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT walk or run on ice toward the victim — you will fall through too.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT pull them straight up vertically — they need to slide out horizontally.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT give alcohol or hot drinks immediately — warm the body gradually.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Say: "Person fell through ice at [location]. Possible hypothermia. Send rescue."

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — All ice immersion victims need hospital care for hypothermia — even if conscious.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not walk on ice to rescue unless you are trained. Ice rescue requires specialized equipment.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

When you are safe, you can read more about this emergency.

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