A routine ice fishing expedition in Stockholm turned perilous when a man became trapped with his hand under the ice, according to a report from SVT Stockholm. The incident occurred during a fishing trip involving Johan Bertlid and his sons Arvid and Bo Bertlid, who were participating in what has become an annual family tradition of ice fishing in the Stockholm area.
During the recent fishing outing, the situation turned dramatic when Arvid Bertlid's hand became trapped under the ice and he was unable to free himself. The accident happened after Johan Bertlid got a bite on his line, reportedly from a pike that was improperly hooked and couldn't be pulled up through the ice hole.
Johan Bertlid described the tense moments, explaining that they considered drilling another hole next to the original one when Arvid declared "I'll handle this" and plunged his hand into the water, resulting in his hand becoming stuck under the ice. The report indicates the situation could have ended badly but does not specify how Arvid was eventually freed or whether emergency services were involved.
The incident serves as a reminder of the risks associated with ice fishing, even during periods of sustained cold weather that produce thick ice in the Stockholm region.