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Title: Be careful on the ice
Post by: GrandpaTom on November 11/23/21, 07:36:30 PM
Beltrami County Sheriff's Office
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EARLY ICE…
Yes, people are already venturing on area lakes. Several people were on Lake Irving already. One of them reported ice was around two inches thick. While ice can never be considered 100% safe, four inches of new clear ice is recommended to walk on. 
We know people love fishing, but we hate ice water rescues.
Title: Re: Be careful on the ice
Post by: roony on November 11/23/21, 08:52:06 PM
My son lived a stones throw from Irving when he was in college. We did some fishing there one winter. I use to go out on some pretty sketchy ice when I was younger but no more.
Title: Re: Be careful on the ice
Post by: mike89 on November 11/24/21, 06:51:18 AM
same here roony...
Title: Re: Be careful on the ice
Post by: LPS on November 11/24/21, 07:48:42 AM
I remember carrying long branches with us in case we went down.  No way would I do that now.  Alcohol was involved and we caught some big fish.  Was central MN.
Title: Re: Be careful on the ice
Post by: savage270 on November 11/24/21, 08:11:45 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4SR8NK8J-g
Title: Re: Be careful on the ice
Post by: snow1 on November 11/24/21, 08:14:10 AM
Every year,early ice stories,first it's walker's then "who dares" to drive out first....