Frozen car mystery leaves Racine woman stuck in ice for over a week
By Zoie Henry
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RACINE, Wis. (WISN) — Chris Daugherty’s car has been stuck in ice outside her Racine apartment for over a week, leaving her unable to get to work and seeking help from neighbors and city officials.
“I have no idea. I wish I knew, but I have no clue where it’s coming from,” Daugherty said.
Initially, Daugherty noticed a small amount of water icing her car and attempted to free it with 120 pounds of ice melt, but the situation worsened.
“Well, a week ago, I came out on a Saturday, and there was just a little bit of water icing my car, and I got 120 pounds of ice melt to try to get it out, and it wouldn’t come out. And now it’s morphed into this. So from what started out as a couple of inches morphed into up on the sidewalk and everywhere,” she said.
Being stuck in ice has prevented Daugherty from working, impacting her paycheck.
“Oh, it’s going to stink when I don’t get a paycheck this week. I’m not going to get paid for last week because I didn’t work,” she said.
Neighbors have noticed Daugherty’s predicament, leaving notes, rock salt, and shovels to help, but nothing has worked.
“So neighbors are even confused and wondering what’s going on and trying to help,” she said.
Daugherty has reached out to city officials for assistance but has not received help.
“I’ve tried contacting my alderman. I’ve tried contacting the city of Racine. I tried contacting the mayor. I was told that I can’t speak with the mayor for a couple of months. I have to make an appointment. When I called the city, I was told it’s not their problem and I have to deal with it,” she said.
With the source of the water unknown, WISN 12 News contacted her apartment property manager, but they declined to answer questions. Despite the challenges, Daugherty is trying to maintain a positive attitude.
“I have to laugh about it now. At first, I was crying, but now I just have to laugh because I can’t do anything else,” she said.
Daugherty is hoping for warmer temperatures to resolve the situation. Calls to the Racine Department of Public Works have gone unanswered.
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