Safety experts warn Manitobans of dangerous ice conditions
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With warmer-than-usual temperatures so far this winter, safety experts in Manitoba are warning of dangerous ice conditions on local waterways.
Safety experts are warning Manitobans of dangerous ice conditions this winter.
The Life Saving Society of Manitoba’s Christopher Love says while people want to spend time on frozen water this weekend, he advises against it.
“Stay off the ice because it is very unpredictable with all of the changes in temperatures we have had over the past month,” he said.
Love says if people are going out despite the warnings, they must be prepared to go through the ice into cold water.
While avoiding the ice altogether is the best choice, he says there are ways people can test the ice quality before going out if need be.
He says ice that is black or has a slight blue tinge tends to be the best.
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