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Early Season Ice Often Dangerous, Warn OPP

Following a fatal snowmobile incident at Bay Lake, the Ontario Provincial Police warn that early-season ice is thin and unpredictable, risking cold-water immersion.

  • On Monday, the Ontario Provincial Police warned following an early-season snowmobile death in Latchford and a Bay Lake incident that left one man dead and another injured.
  • Early-Season ice is often dangerously thin and unpredictable, and the Ontario Provincial Police say it raises the risk of cold-water immersion, which can become life-threatening within minutes.
  • Carry safety gear such as ice picks and throw ropes, bring a first-aid kit and survival kit, ensure your cellphone is fully charged, always tell someone your plans, and consider downloading the what3words app.
  • Response time from emergency responders may be prolonged due to weather, and taking unnecessary risks endangers individuals and puts rescue teams in harm's way at Bay Lake.
  • The OPP is urging the public to take every precaution to ensure a safe and enjoyable season, reminding snowmobilers and motorized recreational vehicle users to stay on designated trails, check conditions, avoid alcohol and drugs, wear clothing for hypothermia prevention, and inspect vehicles regularly.
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Barrie 360 broke the news in on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
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