Russia: Over 75 Rescued After Being Trapped on Sakhalin Ice Floe

More than 75 people, mostly fishermen, were rescued on Sunday after getting stranded on a large piece of ice that broke away from the coast of Sakhalin Island in Russia.

• Island Surprise: Sakhalin Island, Russia’s largest, sits off the east coast near Japan.
• Icy Trap: A 50-meter ice floe carrying over 80 fishermen broke off near a village, leaving them stranded a kilometer offshore.
• Helicopter Heroes: Rescue teams used cars, boats, and even a helicopter to bring everyone back safely.
• Not the First Time: While this might seem unusual, people getting stuck on ice floes happens occasionally in this area.
• Island Boom: More people are visiting Sakhalin due to development in the oil and gas industry, but safety remains important.
• Past Incident: In 2020, over 500 ice fishermen were rescued from a similar situation near Sakhalin.