It’s Never A Good Time To Play On Frozen Lakes and Rivers
by Alex Lloyd Gross
It’s winter and that means freezing cold. Lakes , streams and rivers get frozen over and they are attractive to play on. A free place to ice skate, a fun experience with a family pet, until it’s not.
No matter how cold it gets, there is always a danger that ice below is not 100 percent frozen and can crack or give way. Now suddenly, you ( or your pet) is in frigid cold water and in danger of being trapped under the ice.
First responders that train, never go on ice without multiple redundant safety procedures in place. If you are alone and underwater, the chance of you getting out is very low. Remember, it takes rescuers time to respond and set up.
The Delaware River is frozen and tugboats and other heavy boats were seen traveling up and down the river, breaking up the ice. once that happens, ice is not stable and can collapse at any given time.