Police warns against entering ice surfaces - Baltic Sea's Frozen Shores Hide Deadly Ice Traps, Warn Authorities
Parts of the Baltic Sea near the coast have frozen in recent days. However, authorities are warning that the ice remains extremely dangerous. Police have urged people to stay off the frozen areas, particularly in Prorer Wiek on Rügen island.
The ice in Prorer Wiek is highly unstable due to shifting currents and changing temperatures. There is a serious risk of it cracking or breaking apart without warning. Icebreakers working to keep shipping lanes open could also cause sudden fractures in the ice sheets.
Police have issued a strong warning against setting foot on the ice. They have specifically asked parents to keep children away from the hazardous zones. Despite the frozen appearance, the ice cannot support weight, and falling through poses a direct threat to life.
Over the past five years, no accidents or drownings related to ice incidents have been recorded in the area. But the current conditions have raised fresh concerns about safety.
The danger in Prorer Wiek comes from both unstable ice and the movement of floating ice floes. Anyone ignoring the warnings risks falling through or being carried away by shifting ice. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.
