Three Snowmobiles Go Through the Ice in Crow Wing County

No one was injured after snowmobiles three people were operating went through the ice on Pelican Lake in Crow Wing County.

On December 29th, around 5:48 PM, the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of multiple snowmobiles that went through the ice on Pelican Lake near Hamilton Circle, in Pelican Township.

The earliest report said that 2-4 snowmobiles had gone through the ice. After law enforcement responded to the location, they learned that three snowmobiles went through the ice. These snowmobiles reported to be operated by Julie Hale, 58, of Grand Meadow, Tracy Hale, 48 of Winona, and Cole Hale, 21 of Riceville, Iowa, fell through the ice.

Officers said that the water was about 4-6 feet deep at this location, and all the parties that were involved were able to get out of the water on their own. There were no injuries reported.

The Sheriff’s Office has placed thin ice signs near the area where the snowmobiles went through. Officers are reminding residents to be cautious within those areas of the lake, especially with recent snowfall.

The Sheriff’s Office was said to be assisted by the Breezy Point Police Department, Pequot Lakes Police Department, Nisswa Police Department, Crosslake Police Department, Mission Fire Department, and North Memorial Ambulance.