From his existing crouched position on the staircase, the iceman carefully rises ...

From his existing crouched position on the staircase, the iceman carefully rises one step higher while keeping the large rectangular ice block completely stable on the padded support across his shoulders. He shifts his right hand to balance the load and makes one slow heavy step upward. Meltwater continuously drips from the ice, runs down his coat and falls onto the wooden stair below. His wet ...