Vermont Ice Fishing Tournament Canceled , After 3 Fishermen Die.
NBC News reports that the 43rd annual Islands Ice Fishing Derby was canceled after three men fell through the ice and died amid "abnormally warm" weather.
NBC News reports that the 43rd annual Islands Ice Fishing Derby was canceled after three men fell through the ice and died amid "abnormally warm" weather.
According to Vermont state police,
Wayne Alexander, 62, died on Feb. 9, .
and two brothers, John Fleury, 71, and
Wayne Fleury, 88, died on Feb. 11.
Alexander's body was found in the water when he didn't return home as scheduled.
The Fleury brothers'
utility vehicle fell into the ice.
John was pulled out of the water
but died at the hospital.
A diver found Wayne's body still in the vehicle.
It is not clear whether the three men were participating in the ice fishing derby.
On Feb. 11, the National Weather Service issued a warning that ice thickness would be extremely variable due to "well above normal temperatures.".
On Feb. 11, the National Weather Service issued a warning that ice thickness would be extremely variable due to "well above normal temperatures.".
In a new post on Feb. 13, the National Weather Service said, "We have seen an abnormally warm first half of February."