Overview
- Five people fell through thinning ice at the alpine lake in South Tyrol on Sunday after two minors broke the surface.
- Bystanders pulled all five from the water before rescue crews arrived, and three were taken to San Candido hospital for checks.
- A mountain rescue leader said about 100 people were still walking on the fragile surface when teams reached the lake.
- The fire brigade warned the ice is no longer strong enough to hold weight and urged visitors to stay off the lake.
- Spring sun and warmer air quickly weaken lake ice and the water below stays near 2–5°C, so hypothermia can set in fast.