Icebreaker cuts through frozen Chicago River
Published date: Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:51:07 +0700This is the dramatic moment an icebreaker cuts through the frozen Chicago River.
Footage shows the red-hulled Christopher Wheatley ploughing through thick ice near Navy Pier as the city endures an intense polar vortex on January 29.
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Chicago, IL, USA |
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29/01/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP175387 |
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Duration: 00:25 |
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Rating: News safe |
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