OPP are reminding snowmobilers, ice fishing enthusiasts and skaters that no ice is safe ice ahead of the weekend.
OXFORD COUNTY - OPP are reminding everyone that no ice is safe ice.
Warm temperatures this week means many ice surfaces are not as strong as they used to be. We already had a close call in Oxford County.
Police are sending out this message to fisherman, snowmobilers and people skating on ponds. About 40 percent of all fatal snowmobile incidents in Ontario voer the past 10 years have happened on lakes and rivers. Excessive speed, driving too fast for the conditions and alcohol/drugs are other top contributing factors in snowmobile deaths.
Police are also reminding ice fisherman to be prepared and make sure you know the thickness of the ice before venturing out. You can check out the safety video created by the OPP West Region below:
Know the dangers of ice. Many factors affect ice thickness, type of water, location, time of year, currents, pressure cracks, snow on ice, etc. Conditions can change quickly don't just assume. No ice is without some risk, become ice aware and take precautions. #NoIceIsSafeIce ^js pic.twitter.com/yuuYYgy4J9
— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) February 25, 2021

Homeowner Charged After Fire at Residence
PJHL Preview - Jan. 16th to Jan. 18th
Woodstock Receives Third Quarter Payment from OLG
Pizza for a Purpose Supporting Crime Stoppers
Hundreds of Crashes Reported Following Recent Snowfall
Fail to Remain Leads to Charges in Ingersoll
Interview with the Warden - January 15th, 2026
Stunt Driver Charged in Brant County
SIU Discontinues Woodstock Investigation
Significant Snowfall Closes Schools in Oxford
Ingersoll Adopts Municipal Budget for 2026
SWPH Issues Cold Weather Alert
Brant OPP Investigating Fraud in Burford
Salvation Army Kettles Raise Almost $63,000
Shots Fired in Brant County Neighbourhood
CNOY Returns to Oxford County Next Month
SWPH Investigating Dog Bite
WOWC Elects New Chair
Woodstonian Charged with Impaired
Princeton Woman Heading to Germany for Spinal Surgery
Comments
Add a comment