Tianjin, 18 December – The body of a Tianjin man who went missing during a weekend winter fishing trip was eventually found in a crevice in the ice after a 24-hour search. This tragedy is yet another reminder to the public that winter ice fishing can be very dangerous, especially if the ice is not completely frozen.
It is understood that the man went to a lake in Tianjin on December 16 for winter fishing. However, he did not return home on time that night, causing extreme concern for his family. Immediately, the family called the police and joined the rescue team to launch a search throughout the night. The next morning, the man's body was found in a crack in the ice near the lake.
According to witnesses at the scene, the man's limbs were stiff when rescuers dragged the body out of the ice crevice. According to people familiar with the matter, when the body was found, only fishing tackle floating on the surface of the water was seen. Apparently, he accidentally fell into a crevice in the ice while fishing and drowned.
Faced with the sudden bad news, the family members expressed their grief. They know the allure of winter ice fishing, but they also know the dangers. They said that despite the man's extensive outdoor experience and self-rescue ability, he still could not escape the tricks of fate.
The family appealed to the majority of winter fishing enthusiasts not to believe in the safety of the ice surface, especially in the case of newborn or unfrozen in winter. They emphasize that there is only one life and safety always comes first.
The accident is another wake-up call for outdoor activities in winter. The thickness and safety of the ice surface is an important factor in winter fishing. Experts remind that fishing activities can only be carried out after the thickness of the ice surface meets the safety standards and has been tested and confirmed by professional institutions. In early winter, as well as lakes with hidden dangers such as karst caves and undercurrents, more caution should be taken.
In order to reduce the occurrence of similar tragedies, we need to strengthen safety awareness, and relevant departments should also increase publicity and monitoring and management. At the same time, the majority of winter fishing enthusiasts should also consciously abide by the relevant regulations and tips, and do not covet the pleasure of the moment and ignore safety.