A bunch of individuals was skating on a Northern California reservoir when the ice broke and 6 of them plunged into the frigid water, together with one who was later discovered useless, authorities stated. The physique of the skater was discovered 37 ft beneath the water, CBS Sacramento experiences.
The group of eight was skating on the Stampede Reservoir, north of Lake Tahoe, when the accident occurred Saturday. The 2 who did not fall helped the others however could not discover the person who was the farthest from the group, the Sierra County Sheriff's Workplace stated in a press release Sunday.
One of many individuals who fell into the icy water of the reservoir about 40 miles north of town of South Lake Tahoe dislocated their shoulder and was taken to a hospital and launched later Saturday, officers stated.
A Placer County dive group searched the reservoir and emergency responders from the Washoe County Hasty Group flew over the world, however they weren't in a position to find the lacking man till Sunday when his physique was recovered, the workplace stated.
Authorities on Monday recognized him as William Smallfield, 72, of Truckee.
The Truckee Fireplace Safety District, which additionally helped with the rescue and restoration, urged individuals to remain off the ice in lakes and reservoirs as a result of they're unsafe amid heat temperatures.
"It's inconceivable to know the protection and stability of the ice, particularly with the latest hotter temperatures," Truckee officers wrote in a Fb put up.
Northern California has seen minimal snow and precipitation amid gentle temperatures for the reason that starting of the yr.