A Wisconsin man fell through ice on Tichigan Lake Jan. 25, 2026, and was rescued by a neighbor using a paddleboard.

A man fell through the ice on Wisconsin’s Tichigan Lake on January 25, 2026, during a quiet Saturday morning, prompting a swift rescue by neighbor Michael Mossman, a longtime resident. Hearing the man’s cries, Mossman used a paddleboard to reach him in icy waters, helping him to safety. The fisherman was treated for hypothermia and cold-related injuries but was in stable condition. The incident underscores the dangers of ice fishing and the importance of caution and quick response on frozen lakes. No further details about the man’s condition or the fall’s circumstances were released.