Beware of thin ice

The OPP would like to remind the public to be careful when venturing out on the area lakes and rivers.
With the mild temperatures that we have been experiencing lately, the ice thickness may not be the same as in years past when we usually have had a stretch of -20 to -30 degree temperatures by this time of the year.
Some of the area lakes have up to 12 inches of ice thickness but near some of the islands and rivers where there are varying currents, the ice is questionable. Avoid fast moving rivers and hydro dams.
Always be prepared when you venture out, always advise someone of your destination and when you expect to return, carry a cell phone with you, if possible wear a floater suit and have ice picks available.
Recommended minimum ice thickness for:
Weight of a person is 10 cm (4 inches),
Snowmobile, 12 cm (5 inches),
Vehicle, 30-38 cm (12-15 inches).
Always know the ice conditions before you venture out.