Wisconsin

2 rescued, 1 unaccounted 3 people fall through ice on UTV in Kenosha County

A 70-year-old man remains unaccounted for, officials said

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Two people were rescued and a 70-year-old man remains unaccounted for after they fell through the ice while riding an ATV in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.

A rescue and recovery operation is underway in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin Thursday after "multiple individuals" fell through ice while riding on a UTV, authorities said.

The incident occurred Thursday afternoon on Lake Elizabeth, with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office assisting Twin Lakes first responders and other local agencies, according to officials.

Police said two people who were on the UTV were able to make it out safely and declined medical treatment at the scene, while a 70-year-old man who was on the UTV remains unaccounted for beneath the ice.

According to officials, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is assisting in the search, with authorities warning area residents to stay off the ice, with conditions deeming remaining ice to be unsafe.

Nearby residents are asked by authorities to avoid the area as the search effort continues.

There was no further information available.

Note: An earlier version of this story said the incident involved an ATV. This story has been corrected to reflect updated information.

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