William Smallfield, 72, man drowns after six skaters fall into water when ice breaks on Stampede Meadows Reservoir in Truckee, California
Skaters Fall Through Ice At Stampede Meadows Reservoir Near Truckee, One Missing
8 were originally skating on the lake when the ice broke and 6 went into the water. The two who didn’t go under helped 5 of the 6 get out but one person was still left under.
Skaters Fall Through Ice At Stampede Meadows Reservoir Near Truckee, One Missing
Five people were rescued and one more is still missing after a group of ice skaters fell through the ice at Stampede Meadows Reservoir near Truckee on Saturday, said the Truckee Fire Protection District.
Truckee man identified after falling through ice at Stampede Reservoir
The ice skater whose body was pulled from Stampede Reservoir Sunday has been identified as 72-year-old William Smallfield of Truckee.
Smallfield’s body was recovered with the assistance of both Washoe County Hasty Team and the Placer County Dive Team.
UPDATE: Truckee man who died at Stampede Reservoir identified
It is unknown exactly how many were at the lake that day, according to Laura Brown, Truckee Fire District public information officer.
“Five of them were able to self rescue out of the water, one of them was transported to the hospital by Careflight helicopter for a shoulder injury,” Brown said.
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