Russia Rescues 139 Fishermen Stranded on Ice Floe in the Western Pacific

Russian emergency services successfully rescued 139 fishermen stranded on an ice floe drifting in the Sea of Okhotsk. Initial reports suggested around 300 people were stranded, with some refusing to leave without their catch. The rescue mission, conducted in Russia’s Sakhalin region, involved helicopters and vessels. The region’s harsh winter conditions, with long, snowy seasons, make ice fishing a common but risky activity. An ice crack spanning 33 feet set the fishermen adrift, prompting the large-scale operation. This dramatic rescue highlights the dangers of ice fishing in extreme environments and the swift response of Russia’s emergency services. Tags: Russia ice floe rescue, fishermen stranded Russia, Sea of Okhotsk rescue, Sakhalin ice fishing, Russian emergency services, Russia helicopter rescue, fishing accident Russia, Western Pacific news, extreme weather rescues, Russia fishing season Hashtags: #Russia #IceFloe #RescueMission #Sakhalin #BreakingNews #ExtremeWeather #FishermenRescue #SeaOfOkhotsk #WinterFishing