Overview
- Fire department, police and the city caution that the canal’s surface is not load‑bearing and poses a life‑threatening risk.
- Authorities say the traditional skating spot remains closed until an official safety check and public release are announced.
- Police and firefighters cleared more than 100 people from the ice on January 1, with no reported break‑throughs.
- Guidance cites rough thresholds of about 15 cm for standing water and around 20 cm for flowing water, typically verified before any release.
- Experts advise calling 112, using reachable aids such as a ring, pole, branch or sled, lying down to spread weight, and preventing further cooling after rescue.