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Unsafe ice conditions on Lake Simcoe

December 31, 2013   ·   0 Comments

The South Simcoe Police Marine Unit would like to remind residents and visitors to our communities of the importance of staying safe on Lake Simcoe, including Kempenfelt Bay and surrounding rivers and streams. As a result of the colder temperatures, ice is starting to form on Lake Simcoe, but Police are warning the public that lakes and streams are not safe.

The ice that has formed is thin and extends as far as 100 feet out from the shoreline in some areas. Remember, no ice or body of water is ever completely safe. Any individual enjoying recreational activities near a body of water must make a personal decision to do so, realizing there is a degree of risk associated with this choice.

With Christmas vacation quickly approaching, South Simcoe Police are encouraging parents to have discussions with their children about the hazards associated to frozen bodies of water.

If you make smart, educated choices on safety, accidents can be prevented.

Following these safety tips can help keep you safe:

• Wear proper floatation attire

• Don’t fish or snowmobile alone

• Tell someone about your plans and specifically where you are going

• Know the condition of the ice before you go out and take into consideration the recent changes the weather may have had on the ice

• Be suspicious of grey, dark or porous spots in the ice as they may be soft areas.  Ice is generally strongest where it is hard and blue

• Carry a cellular phone with you to call for help in the event of an emergency

• Never leave a child unattended near any body of water.  Children are curious and can quickly wander off.


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