12-21-2002, 05:46 PM
My heart goes out to the familys of the children that passed away.
Most people do not realize how deadly cold water can be. I think of all the times we went out on first ice without safety equipment and a rescue plan, and what could have happened. We were darn lucky!
Every year I see people blindly take chances not knowing any better. We have watched anticipating a rescue many times, thankfully so far we haven't had to risk our lives to rescue someone.
I found this on the alaska fish an wildlife web site:
A person weighting 150 pounds has a 50/50 chance of swimming 50 yards in 50 degree water. Not very good odds.
I carry a rope, ice picks, space blanket, extra clothes in the truck. Always check questionable ice for thickness from the waters edge all the way out to where your fishing.
Know where the springs are located, areas that have current, and watch for pressure ridges(big cracks).
Please be careful and be prepared!
Merry christmas and a Happy new year! Aron
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Most people do not realize how deadly cold water can be. I think of all the times we went out on first ice without safety equipment and a rescue plan, and what could have happened. We were darn lucky!
Every year I see people blindly take chances not knowing any better. We have watched anticipating a rescue many times, thankfully so far we haven't had to risk our lives to rescue someone.
I found this on the alaska fish an wildlife web site:
A person weighting 150 pounds has a 50/50 chance of swimming 50 yards in 50 degree water. Not very good odds.
I carry a rope, ice picks, space blanket, extra clothes in the truck. Always check questionable ice for thickness from the waters edge all the way out to where your fishing.
Know where the springs are located, areas that have current, and watch for pressure ridges(big cracks).
Please be careful and be prepared!
Merry christmas and a Happy new year! Aron
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