If you’re thinking about a New Year’s ice fishing trip, or other activity on the ice, the Minnesota DNR reminds you that no ice is 100 percent safe…
“Be prepared if you are going to be going out on the ice; check for yourself, make sure you take some safety precautions, bring icepicks with you, and wear buoyant gear if you’re walking out or snowmobiling on the ice to give yourself the best chance for getting home safe.”
The DNR’s Lisa Dugan says there should be at least four inches of new, clear ice if you’re walking onto a body of water, at least five to seven inches of ice for an ATV or snowmobile, and for vehicles, there should be 12 inches or more of clear ice.
You’ll recall that at least two trucks recently went through thin ice at the north public access on Buffalo Lake. A number of other similar incidents have been reported at various locations across the state during the recent mild stretch of winter weather.
(content: in part, courtesy MNN)
