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Skating on the Kentlands and Lakelands Lakes is Prohibited!

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Industry Observer with Retired

Skating on the Kentlands and Lakelands Lakes is Prohibited!

The frozen lakes look inviting, but please do not attempt to play or skate on any of the lakes in Kentlands and Lakelands.  The ice could give way and you would fall into freezing water!  If this were to happen, it could prove fatal before rescuers could reach the scene.  Talk to your children about the extreme danger of playing on the ice or the rocks surrounding the lakes.

Even though the ice looks stable, our lakes double as a storm drainage network. This means that the level of water under the ice may be lowering.  In addition, the water is constantly moving under the ice, thus further contributing to a very dangerous environment.  An adult can lose motor skills within a minute of being in freezing water and it's even faster for a child.

If you see anyone skating or playing on the lakes, please call the police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000 to report this activity.

Posted on ActiveRain as a community service.   Character counts in Gaithersburg.

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

Comments (6)

Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Roy ...Great information ...things are not always as they seem!  You do a great job of keeping everyone in your area up to date on just about everything!

Have a great day!

Jan 22, 2012 10:24 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, Rob. This morning, we have a very thin layer of ice on everything.  Steps and walkways are too slippery to safely use.  We're staying inside for a while.

Have a great day.

Jan 23, 2012 12:46 AM
Al Raymondi
Ocean View Realty Group in Ormond By The Sea Florida - Ormond Beach, FL
Ormond By The Sea Florida - Home and Condo Sales

Terrific post Roy, those frozen waters are very inviting to the kids and they must know the danger involved.

Jan 23, 2012 12:58 AM
Than Maynard
Coldwell Banker Heart of Oklahoma - Purcell, OK
Broker - Licensed to List & Sell - 405-990-8862

Seldom have to worry about frozen ponds around here, but it seems like everytime a little ice gets on the water someone falls in.

Jan 23, 2012 01:32 AM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

With the mild winter we have been having, I would imagine skating on a lake could be very dangerous.

Jan 23, 2012 02:06 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

We have a beautiful day in Maryland and Dolores is heading to the golf course at Montgomery Country Club. Have a wonderful day!

May 23, 2016 11:49 PM