Fisherman falls through ice on Tichigan Lake
By Amy Fleury
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TICHIGAN, Wis. (WISN) — A fisherman was rescued from Tichigan Lake on Saturday morning after falling through the ice.
The Tichigan Volunteer Fire Company said a 911 caller grabbed some rope and tossed it to the man in the water and pulled him to safety.
He was taken to an area hospital and was in stable condition.
The caller suffered minor injuries while getting the other man off the ice.
In a Facebook post, the fire department warned, “No ice is 100% safe, please use caution.”
Key indicators of safe ice conditions Color and Clarity: The best ice is clear or blue. It indicates high density and strength.
White/opaque ice is often formed by snow and is only half as strong as clear ice, and should be treated with caution.
Thickness guidelines (new, clear ice): Less than 4 inches: Stay off
4 inches: Walking, fishing, hiking
5-7 inches: Snowmobiles, ATVs
8-12 inches: Small car or truck
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