RCMP are warning the community to steer clear of frozen lakes, as thin and rotting ice poses dangers.
Boyle RCMP are warning the public to stay off the ice in bodies of water in the area after a vehicle went through the ice on North Buck Lake yesterday. None of the occupants were injured in the event.
On March 13, Boyle RCMP responded to North Buck Lake where it was reported a vehicle went through the ice just off the shore. Police attended and learned that the vehicle was trying to cross the lake while ice fishing in the area when it fell through in an area with only a few feet of water. The vehicle was only partially submerged allowing all the occupants to escape quickly without injury.
Police would ask that the public stay off the ice as with the recent warm temperatures it is not safe to venture out on to the ice.
“Luckily none of the occupants were injured in this incident. The recovery process is expected to be quite costly for the vehicle owner” states Cst. Matt Lapointe. “This event highlights how dangerous it is to venture out on the ice at this time of year.”
Appropriate government agencies have been contacted to monitor the situation as the recovery process begins.
If you witness a person or vehicle fall through the ice, please call emergency services via 911 immediately.
