The search for a man believed to have fallen through thin ice on a river in Cape Cod has been suspended after his wife died.
The man and his wife went through the ice Saturday morning while they were walking their dog on Bee's River in Eastham, Massachusetts.
Eastham Police received a call for help just after 9 a.m. An officer arrived and found the woman screaming for help in the river. The officer attempted to help but fell in during the rescue and was completely submerged. Another officer arrived and attempted to help the first officer but the ice broke, sending him plunging into the water up to his waist.
Both officers were able to get back onto the shore, according to police. They were taken to Cape Cod Hospital to be evaluated for any injuries. There is no update on their condition.
A couple fell through through the ice in Eastham, Massachusetts on February 14, 2026.
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A dive team began searching for the missing woman. During the search, they learned that she was on a walk with her husband and their dog at the time.
"Based on items located in their vehicle and a check of their residence, it was determined that it was possible that the husband may have fallen through the ice prior to the officer's arrival," Eastham Police said in a statement.
They found the woman's body under the ice just after 11 a.m. Saturday.
First responders searched through Saturday afternoon but did not find the man. On Sunday around 7 a.m., Eastham police and firefighters returned to Bee's River and flew a drone for about two hours.
Crews also walked the area where ever the shoreline was accessible. After two hours, they were still unable to find the missing man.
"Additional search efforts will be conducted when changes to the ice conditions occur, allowing access for public safety personnel," Eastham police said.
The names of the man and woman have not been made public.
David Norris lives in the area. He said because of the strong currents and salt water, he never walks on the ice.
"It's just dangerous," he said. "I have two dogs. I won't bring them out here until summertime when it's just sand, they can go on the beach. I would never let them go on the salt. There's no boundaries to it. It's just weak, you fall right in."
Eastham, Massachusetts is 93 miles southeast of Boston.
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Woman killed, husband still missing after couple fell through ice on Cape Cod
Woman killed, husband still missing after couple fell through ice on Cape Cod
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