Frozen bodies of water should be checked carefully before braving the ice. While there is no perfectly reliable method to determine if ice is safe, you can use a spud, needle bar or auger to test the thickness and quality of ice. Inset photo: always wear ice picks secured to your chest so they are within easy reach in case you break through the ice.
DNR urges safety on, around the ice
LANSING
With cold temperatures becoming more consistent throughout the state, more people are enjoying ice fishing, skating, hockey and other outdoor adventures. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources urges everyone to have fun but always use caution when venturing onto or near ice.
“Even during consistent cold stretches, pressure cracks in the ice can develop within hours,” said Lt. Skip Hagy…
