Ice travel safety tips – WDIO.com – With you for life

Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk reported that on Friday, January sixth 2023 at round 10:11 AM, the Cass County Sheriff’s Workplace acquired a report of a car by way of the ice on Leech Lake by Horseshoe Bay Resort. Deputies discovered {that a} 2007 Dodge Ram Pickup with snowplow was working on a plowed roadway on the lake when a big crack fashioned, and the car went by way of the ice. The highway was re-routed and anglers within the space had been notified.

Sheriff Bryan Welk urges of us to comply with these security suggestions when travelling on the ice:

• No ice ought to ever be thought of protected.

• Verify current ice circumstances as you journey.

• Verify with native bait outlets, resorts, gasoline stations, and/or different fisherman for circumstances.

• Think about different technique of transportation moreover a motorized vehicle.  (ATV, snowmobile or foot journey are good selections)

• Don’t journey on the lake after darkish.

• At all times notify somebody of the realm you’re touring in and your anticipated return time.

• Carry a mobile phone.

• Be aware of the lake – carry a map.

• If you happen to want emergency help, name 911.

• Think about a GPS unit that can assist you on and off the lake.

• Keep away from the usage of alcohol.

• Take note of warning indicators which can be posted. Keep in mind warning indicators can’t be posted all over the place.

• When accessible, entry the lake by way of a resort or public entry and journey solely on plowed roads.

As well as, to make use of good widespread sense and verify circumstances when planning to journey on the ice to make sure a protected and profitable journey!