Staties and firefighters responded to a false report of an individual falling via the ice on the Charles River on Wednesday, in accordance with officers who issued an ice security warning.
Mass State Police troopers from the Boston Barracks on Wednesday morning responded to the report of an individual falling via the ice close to the Longfellow Bridge. The pair on the ice have been reportedly skating.
Troopers confirmed the protection of the skaters, after which requested them to maintain off the ice and keep on land.
“Update on the Ice Rescue response to the Charles River at the Longfellow Bridge, skaters are off the ice on the Boston side,” Cambridge Hearth posted on social media. “CFD companies are clearing from the incident. @MassStatePolice troopers have identified & cautioned the persons involved. ‘Skaters’ have left the area.”
The incident brought on a multi-agency fireplace and police response. It additionally sparked an ice security advisory from State Police.
“At this time, we’re not confident that the Charles River or any body of water in the Commonwealth has adequately frozen to safely allow for activities like walking, skating, or fishing,” State Police mentioned in an announcement.
“Before venturing out on the ice, we ask members of the public to use good judgement in the same way swimmers should approach water in the summer,” MSP added.
As in any emergency, MSP urged residents to name 911 in the event that they see anybody at risk.
“STAY OFF THE ICE!” Cambridge Hearth posted. “Let’s keep our cities safe!”
Presently, we’re not assured that any Massachusetts physique of water has adequately frozen for actions like strolling, skating, or fishing. Earlier than venturing out on the ice, we ask everybody to make use of good judgement as swimmers do in the summertime
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— Massachusetts State Police (@MassStatePolice) January 15, 2025
