Monday, February 9, 2009

HTN: Lake Erie Rescue Costs Thousands

A massive ice rescue on Lake Erie over the weekend has Ohio authorities peeved. The Coast Guard and other rescuers had to use helicopters and airboats to reach 134 fishermen stuck on an ice floe that broke away from the Ohio shoreline. One man fell into the water and later died of an apparent heart attack. The cost of the response is estimated at $20,000. Anglers rescued Saturday probably won't be forced to cover the cost.

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