Man Dies After Falling Into Red River in Fargo

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The Fargo Police Department has identified the man who died after being rescued from the Red River on Monday as 39-year-old Trevor Stephens. Stephens was seen walking on the ice near the Main Avenue bridge before witnesses watched him fall into the river around 2:30 p.m. Moorhead and Fargo Fire Departments responded and Stephens was recovered from the river shortly after 3:30 p.m. He was taken to a Fargo hospital in critical condition, where he later died.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the dangers of walking on frozen rivers, especially during the spring thaw when ice can be unstable. It also underscores the importance of public safety and emergency response efforts in Fargo, a city situated along the Red River.

The details

According to Fargo Police Lieutenant Matt Siders, Stephens was seen walking on the ice near the Main Avenue bridge before witnesses watched him fall into the river. Emergency responders from Moorhead and Fargo Fire Departments were able to recover Stephens from the river shortly after 3:30 p.m., but he was already in critical condition by the time he reached the hospital, where he later died.

• Stephens was seen walking on the ice near the Main Avenue bridge around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 2026.
• Stephens was recovered from the river shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 2026.
• Stephens died at the hospital after being rescued from the Red River on Monday, March 4, 2026.

What’s next

The incident is still under investigation by the Fargo Police Department.