WASKISH, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A pickup is reported to have gone through the ice on Upper Red Lake on Thursday afternoon.
The incident was reported about three miles west of Waskish on Upper Red Lake.
TRF News was told the driver got out safely.
The report came from another person who was fishing in the area.
No name was released in the information provided to TRF News.
As of this report, no injuries were confirmed by officials.
What we know so far
The report said the pickup went through the ice and sank.
The truck was described as being at the bottom of the lake.
The incident happened on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
The witness described it as a Thursday afternoon incident.
The exact time was not provided.
TRF News has not confirmed the make or model of the pickup.
What we do not know yet
The driver’s name has not been released.
We do not know if a tow or recovery effort has started.
We do not know if any citations were issued.
We also do not know the ice thickness at the location.
The Minnesota DNR notes ice is never 100% safe.
The DNR also says it does not measure ice thickness on Minnesota lakes.
See the DNR’s ice safety guidance here: Minnesota DNR Ice Safety.
Ice safety reminders
The DNR advises drivers to know ice thickness before traveling.
General thickness guidance is posted here: DNR ice thickness guidelines.
The DNR also shares steps to take if a vehicle breaks through.
That guidance is posted here: What if your vehicle breaks through?.
If you see a vehicle in the ice, call 911.
Do not go onto unsafe ice to help.
Local resources
Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office information is available here: Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.