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Tragic Valentine's Day: Woman Dies After Falling Through Ice

2/19/2026

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A woman died after she and her husband fell through ice while walking their dog on Valentine's Day at First Encounter Beach, Eastham.
Rescuers pronounced the woman dead at 11:12 a.m. after police responded to a loose-dog report and found her in the water.
Authorities believe the husband fell through the ice before arrival.
Authorities advise the public to avoid the area while victims' names are withheld to protect privacy.

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A woman died after she and her husband fell through ice while walking their dog on Valentine's Day at First Encounter Beach, Eastham.
Rescuers pronounced the woman dead at 11:12 a.m. after police responded to a loose-dog report and found her in the water.
Authorities believe the husband fell through the ice before arrival.
Authorities advise the public to avoid the area while victims' names are withheld to protect privacy.