SUAMICO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Firefighters are warning the public about unpredictable ice conditions after a vehicle and the driver fell through the ice near the mouth of the Suamico River.
Officials were called to the Suamico River just before 1:30 p.m. Thursday when the driver of a vehicle drove onto the frozen river from the Suamico Boat Launch.
The driver was able to get out of the vehicle and make his way to shore with the assistance of nearby neighbors. There were no reported injuries.
“We urge everyone to use extreme caution when venturing onto frozen bodies of water,” said Suamico Fire Chief Joe Bertler. “Due to the recent warm weather ice conditions can change rapidly and can be unpredictable. Thankfully, the driver was able to get to safety with help from the community.”
The Suamico Fire Department reminds all residents to avoid driving or walking on ice unless it has been verified as safe by proper authorities.
The National Weather Service reports Green Bay reached a record-high of 54 degrees Thursday, breaking the previous record of 42 degrees.
