Ice is not safe right now!

[Lee Borgersen]

     DNR reminder: ice is not safe right now!

(Released November 17, 2014)
 
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Ice is forming on some lakes, rivers and ponds around Minnesota, but DNR conservation officers warn it is too early to venture out.   

“The thin layers of ice forming on some Minnesota waters right now are not safe,” said Maj. Greg Salo, operations manager, DNR Enforcement Division. “A few days of cold temperatures don’t create ice strong enough to hold a person.”

According to Salo, three people died last winter after falling through the ice.

The DNR recommends anyone heading out on the ice should: carry a set of ice picks, check with a local bait shop or resort— ask about ice conditions— and measure the ice.

DNR clear ice thickness recommendations are:
◾4 inches for walking.
◾5 inches for a snowmobile or ATV.
◾8-12 inches for a car.
◾12-15 inches for a medium-sized truck.


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