Orders from the Police

“Everyone, stay back,” one of the officers shouted, his voice carrying over the wind. The crowd shuffled uneasily, but no one left. Phones were already out, recording the scene. Flashlights flicked toward the ice. The police repeated their warning, hands raised for emphasis, but it did little to calm the growing curiosity. People wanted answers, not barriers. And the presence of flashing lights only made the mystery feel more serious.
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