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Five Tourists Rescued from Ice Floe in Sweden

2/23/2026

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  • Five German tourists were rescued from an ice floe in the Stockholm archipelago after their DIY motor-powered sauna vessel lost control.
  • A passing ferry caused the ice to break near Värmdö, stranding the group.
  • Four tourists were rescued by the ferry crew on Sunday, while a fifth remained to pack equipment.
  • Authorities said the tourists were unharmed and returned to the harbor village of Stavsnäs.