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Fargo Man, 39, Dies After Fall Through Red River Ice Near Main Avenue Bridge

Authorities are withholding his name until relatives are notified.

Overview

  • Witnesses saw the 39-year-old walking on river ice before he fell into the Red River around 2:30 p.m. Monday.
  • Red River Regional Dispatch received the report shortly after 2:30 p.m., triggering a search near the Main Avenue Bridge.
  • Fargo and Moorhead fire crews conducted the rescue using an inflatable Zodiac boat that can operate on water and ice.
  • Responders recovered the man shortly after 3:30 p.m. and transported him to a Fargo hospital in critical condition.
  • He was later pronounced dead, according to Fargo Police Lt. Matt Siders.