Conservation officers rescue duck hunters from frozen boat in southern Indiana

Duck Hunters Rescued in Southern Indiana After Boat Freezes in River

Source: Indiana DNR DUBOIS COUNTY, Ind. — A group of hunters in Dubois County had to be rescued from the White River after their boat froze over the weekend. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said conservation officers responded to a call for help on the river, east of the Haysville bridge, just after 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24. Five people had gone out on the water to hunt ducks. At first, the group was able to navigate the…

Conservation officers rescue duck hunters from frozen boat in southern Indiana

Five people had gone out to hunt ducks amid bitter weather that caused part of the river to nearly freeze over.

Duck hunters rescued after boat freezes in river near Dubois Co.

Crews responded to a call for help on the White River on Saturday.

5 duck hunters rescued after boat freezes in southern Indiana river

Indiana DNR said that area of White River was nearly frozen from bank to bank.

Duck hunters rescued after boat freezes in southern Indiana

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources said conservation officers responded to a call for help on the White River just after 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24.

Duck Hunters Rescued After Boat Freezes in White River in Dubois County

Indiana Conservation Officers responded to a call for help on the White River on Saturday and rescued five hunters after their boat froze into the White River just east of the Haysville bridge. Under weather conditions of 12 degrees and snow, with that area of the river nearly frozen from bank to bank, officers deployed an airboat, reached the hunters, and brought them safely to shore. Other responding agencies included the Dubois County Sheriff…