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Northumberland OPP reminds public of ice safety precautions

The ice has been thin  near Point Anne on the Bay of Quinte. Photo by James Tubb, QNet News

By Trey Boivin [1]

BELLEVILLE – “No Ice is Safe Ice,” Northumberland OPP warn in a news release about being cautious out on frozen bodies of water.

The warning isn’t the first one from local police services this winter.

A 23-year-old ice fisherman from Belleville died on Jan. 9 when he fell through the ice [2] on the Bay of Quinte near Point Anne.

The release says all recreational activities come with a certain amount of risk. Activities that involve ice comes with even greater hazards.

No ice on open water should be considered completely safe and know the risks to yourself and others when going out onto frozen waters, Northumberland OPP urges.

They say that if anyone plans on venturing out onto frozen water or just happen to find themselves on the ice, they should be attentive and follow these general guidelines:

The press release also included links for more information on ice safety. These links are from the Red Cross [4] and the lifeguard’s Lifesaving Society [5].