On Wednesday February 10, 2021 members from The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Prince Edward County Detachment were made aware of a bubbler type system being used on the Bay of Quinte off of County Road 3 to keep the ice open with limited markings. OPP responded and spoke to an individual regarding ice safety.
The OPP would like to remind everyone that the Criminal Code outlines the duty to safeguard an opening in the ice they have created.
These openings cause significant safety concerns for other ice users.
Anyone who creates an opening in the ice, is responsible for ensuring that opening is safe and properly marked.
While the ice may look tempting for ice fishing or other activities, PLEASE make the safe decision to STAY OFF.
The temperatures have been erratic this winter and most ice is not thick enough to safely support people.
Don’t put your own life, and the lives of first responders at risk.
If you do venture out, proper use of safety equipment can reduce the risks of travelling over ice covered bodies of water.
Possibilities include: wearing of survival suits, carrying picks (used to grip ice to pull yourself out of the water) and carrying a rescue rope.
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