Man dies after falling through ice on Marquette County lake

Despite frigid temperatures the last few days, local authorities are cautioning anyone from getting out on the ice of area lakes. This comes after a man broke through ice on a Marquette County lake Monday morning, January 6, 2025, while driving a UTV ice fishing.

Emergency responders were called to Lawrence Lake in northwest Marquette County around 10 AM for the incident. Despite rescue and revival efforts, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities say no ice is safe ice, but if you’re going to venture out, check with local fishing clubs to see if they’ve tested ice in the area for thickness or cracks.