MA Firefighters Save Skier Who Fell Through Ice

Feb. 20, 2019

The cross-country skier stayed above water by clinging to bushes as he waited for Sudbury firefighters to sled to his rescue.

By Norman Miller

Source MetroWest Daily News, Framingham, Mass.

Sudbury, MA, firefighters used a sled to help rescue a cross-country skier who fell through a frozen lake Tuesday.

SUDBURY – Firefighters rescued a man who fell through the ice while cross-country skiing on Willis Lake Tuesday, authorities said.

The man, whom the Fire Department did not identify, was cross-country skiing when he fell through the lake about 3:36 p.m.

According to a press release, the man called 9-1-1 after he fell through the ice. He held onto some bushes to keep himself above water until help arrived.

Three firefighters, wearing thermal suits, used a sled to go across the water and rescue the man, according to the release. The man was taken to Emerson Hospital in Concord for evaluation.

"This is a great example of our firefighters putting their extensive training to use to help someone in need," Fire Chief John Whalen said.

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