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flag Five rescuers honored for saving Paul Boehm after he fell through ice on Lake Gogebic in March 2024.

flag On February 4, 2026, five individuals were honored for rescuing 63-year-old Paul Boehm, who fell through ice on Lake Gogebic in March 2024. flag DNR officers Jennifer Lehto and Zach Painter, MSP trooper Paul Maxinoski, Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission captain Steve Amsler, and civilian Susan Barrette received awards for their roles in the multi-agency effort. flag Boehm, exhausted and hypothermic, was pulled from the water after multiple falls. flag The DNR emphasized that no ice thickness ensures safety, urging the public to check conditions independently, carry ice picks, and watch for cracks.

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