US EditionPublished • loading... • Updated
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.
Insights by Ground AI
20 Articles
20 Articles
Winter recreation turns deadly as OPP stresses cold-weather safety
The Ontario Provincial Police are sounding the alarm over thin and unpredictable early-winter ice. Following a fatal snowmobile incident, authorities are emphasizing that even seemingly solid surfaces can pose life-threatening risks
·North Bay, Canada
Read Full Article
Newmarket TodayReposted by 
haltonhillstoday.ca
haltonhillstoday.caEarly-season ice often dangerous, warn OPP
Here are some tips to help ensure a safe and enjoyable winter
·Orillia, Canada
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources20
Leaning Left12Leaning Right1Center0Last UpdatedBias Distribution92% Left
Bias Distribution
- 92% of the sources lean Left
92% Left
L 92%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
