Sheriff's Office • 100 North Fifth Avenue West • Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: (218) 726-2340 • www.stlouiscountymn.gov
Ross Litman
Sheriff
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 11/12/22
Sgt. E. Hanegmon
Hunter rescued
On November 12, 2022 at approximately 5:13 p.m., a male who had been hunting in Portage Township, located south of Crane Lake called 911 to report that he had become stuck in waist deep water and was unable to free himself.
Area first responders and law enforcement responded to the scene and were able to locate the male and successfully rescue him utilizing the Crane Lake Fire Departments ARGO. It appears the male attempted to walk across a partially frozen flooded swampy area prior to him becoming stuck.
The male who was exhibiting symptoms of hypothermia was transported by ambulance to an area hospital for treatment.
As area waterways begin to freeze the Sheriff's office would like to remind everyone to use good judgment and follow the MN Department of Natural Resources general ice thickness guidelines when venturing out this winter.
Responding agencies:
Buyck First Responders
Buyck Fire Department
Crane Lake Fire Department
Orr Ambulance
Virginia Ambulance
St. Louis County Rescue Squad
St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office
  
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