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Emergency responders in Michigan sprang into action to rescue an individual who had plunged into icy waters while riding a 4-wheeler. The incident prompted a swift and coordinated rescue effort by the Delta County Sheriff's Office. Veuer’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.

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00:00 Emergency responders in Michigan sprang into action to rescue an individual who
00:05 had plunged into icy waters while riding a four-wheeler. The incident prompted a
00:11 swift and coordinated rescue effort by the Delta County Sheriff's Office.
00:15 According to Reuters, the victim was trapped on the ice and used a cell phone
00:19 to call 911. Utilizing advanced drone technology, the responders were able to
00:25 pinpoint the victim's location amidst the icy waters. In an airboat rescue
00:29 rescuers employed specialized equipment to break through the thick ice and reach
00:34 the stranded rider. The rescue underscores the perilous conditions
00:38 posed by frozen bodies of water during winter months. In a cautionary social
00:42 media post, the Delta County Sheriff's Office had previously warned the public
00:47 against venturing onto the ice, citing multiple reports of individuals
00:51 encountering dangerous situations.
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