Warm February Conditions Lead to Tragedy on Minnesota Waters
Warm February Conditions Lead to Tragedy on Minnesota Waters
US · Published Feb 18, 2026
Unseasonably warm weather in Minnesota led to two tragic drowning incidents in February.
Thin and unstable ice conditions due to warmer temperatures pose significant risks on Minnesota lakes and rivers.
Authorities urge extreme caution, emphasizing the importance of checking ice thickness and wearing safety gear.
Warm weather causes drowning incidents in Minnesota
Unseasonably warm weather in Minnesota has led to tragic consequences on the state's waterways. Recent reports indicate that the Minnesota water patrol recovered the bodies of a man and a child in separate drowning incidents, occurring just three hours apart. These unfortunate events underscore the dangers posed by the unusually warm February conditions, which have enticed more people to engage in water-related activities.
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