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Juneau Residents Warned: Stay Away from Mendenhall Glacier

2/12/2025

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Residents of Juneau are urged to steer clear of the Mendenhall Glacier's face as the U.S. Forest Service warns of potential calving. With alarming cracks and recent ice collapses, large chunks could crash into the lake. Capital City Fire/Rescue stresses the dangers of thin ice, highlighting the challenges of rescue efforts in this treacherous environment.

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Residents of Juneau are urged to steer clear of the Mendenhall Glacier's face as the U.S. Forest Service warns of potential calving. With alarming cracks and recent ice collapses, large chunks could crash into the lake. Capital City Fire/Rescue stresses the dangers of thin ice, highlighting the challenges of rescue efforts in this treacherous environment.