Yesterday, we received a call for service to assist with a deer that was stranded on the ice. We evaluate the risk level with these types of incidents, and factor in that at some point, a civilian may attempt a rescue. Our entry team assembled and maintained a standby team near the shore. The crew was able to successfully remove the stranded deer and pass it off to the Department of Natural Resources. We’d like to thank our partners at our 911 Communications center that assist us by maintaining frequent welfare checks.

This type of incident should serve as a reminder that humans should not be on the ice. While it may look solid, there’s always a chance it can fail which would lead to serious injuries or death.