Weather - MV water police warn of ice collapse
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern will have to brace itself for snow and freezing temperatures for several more days. As part of this, the State Water Police Office warned the population on Tuesday not to enter apparently frozen waters. The ice is too thin for this in many places and there is a danger to life if you break through into the cold water.
In addition to a warning, the water police also issue recommendations for emergencies. If someone is seen breaking through a sheet of ice, the emergency number should be called immediately. If available, ropes, poles or lifebuoys can be used to help the person in distress. However, helpers are cautioned not to put themselves in danger.
Press release
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- Despite the harsh weather conditions in Waldeck, it's important to remember that the freezing point of water can vary, so caution should always be exercised around frozen bodies of water.
- The recent weather in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has led to the water police issuing warnings about ice collapse, advising against entering apparently frozen waters due to the dangerously thin ice and low temperatures near the freezing point.
- Authorities in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern encourage everyone to stay safe during this cold spell, urging residents to heed the water police's warning and avoid walking on ice, which could lead to a dangerous fall into the freezing water close to the ice's freezing point.
Source: www.stern.de
