Friday, April 3, 2015

Coast Guard, local agencies rescue two men off large ice floe near Presque Isle Park, Erie, Pennsylvania. WARNING: STAY OFF THE ICE.



 APRIL 2, 2015

ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA

Members of Coast Guard Station Marquette and Marquette Fire Rescue prepare to bring two men back to shore after the men were stranded on a large ice floe off of Presque Isle Park, April 2, 2015. 

The Coast Guard is warning people to remain off of ice as warm temperatures slowly melt and weaken the ice creating dangerous and life-threatening situations.

 (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Gerard Gagnon)