You knew it was bound to happen...one semi-cold day (5 above) and some fool would try and go where they should not on the ice.

The guy fell through the ice on a local river.  My opinion, ice is never safe on a river where there is always a current and that current is always changing.

The rescue team hauled his sorry butt out of the cold and now he has to get his machine out of the water.  There will also be a big fine for having a motor vehicle no mater what kind fall into the water.

Now, I am no hypocrite, as I also go on the ice of LAKES when we have had a good cold spell and the resort owner confirms 8-10 inches of SOLID ice.  Although this sounds safe, I don't stray far from where it is suggested to be without someone with me and a I am testing the area as I go.

Please be careful. When the rescue squad saves your butt, they are also putting their lives on the line.

No, we did not get any real amount of snow...this is from last year!

 
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8 Comments on One cold day does NOT make for safe ice!

JAN
12
2012
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Bill, Safety first! Then act accordingly...you wouldn't catch me testing the waters...so to speak!
5:45pm • #1
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William-I guess there will always be dare devils and people with impaired judgment. Do you do ice fishing? I find I'm allegic to cold weather.
5:55pm • #2
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Bill, I am itchingto go out fishing, but the poor ice has me as a lnad lover this year.  Maybe later in the month if the cold stay s around for a few days.
6:08pm • #3
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Bill, I have heard you need six inches is required to walk on the ice...more for a group and up to 16 inches before it's safe for a vehicle.
8:27pm • #4
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Bill, I don't believe we need much white if the cold stays away.

But, people need to be very careful out on the ice.
9:43pm • #5
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Bill...

We are getting some cold our way too and it feels great! But I agree that I would never trust ice on a river!
11:07pm • #6
JAN
13
2012
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Some people just have moe guts than I do. I guess I value my life to much.
10:20am • #7
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I just dont get why people do this. I never will.  Hope things are getting better!
3:18pm • #8


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