How to survive a fall through ice

Posted: 01/16/18, 10:57 AM EST | Updated: 4 secs ago

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Devon Mousso of Susquehanna Township takes a selfie as he and his friend Shraga Feinberg climb on giant chunks of ice in the Susquehanna River in Fort Hunter Park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on Jan. 15. Joe Hermitt — PennLive.com via Associated Press

A frozen body of water can be beautiful in the winter, but it can also be dangerous.

Do you know if the ice is safe? The Weather Channel enlisted the help of the Minneapolis Fire and Rescue Team to demonstrate how to survive a fall through the ice.

Watch the video to learn more.

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