A number of folks seen strolling on Lake Michigan’s shelf ice at Ohio Avenue Seashore
A number of folks had been seen strolling on the floating shelf ice on Lake Michigan at Ohio Avenue Seashore early Sunday.
CHICAGO – A number of folks had been seen strolling on the floating shelf ice on Lake Michigan at Ohio Avenue Seashore early Sunday.
What we all know:
A number of marine misery calls had been revamped the weekend.
The Chicago Hearth Division issued a reminder that no shelf ice is secure.
Although it could seem tempting for a photograph alternative, it’s vital to keep away from strolling on it as you’ll be able to simply fall by means of.
What they’re saying:
“One of the best recommendation is simply to remain off of it. It turns into contagious the place folks wish to exit and discover and usually, when folks see a hill or a mound, they wish to climb to the highest of it and it is these peaks of those hills or mounds which can be going to be probably the most fragile,” stated Dave Benjamin, with the Nice Lakes Surf Rescue Challenge.
For those who plunge into the water under the ice, chances are you’ll solely be capable of survive for a couple of minutes and the involuntary gasp reflex when hitting the chilly water can immediate you to inhale water into your lungs, Benjamin stated.
The Nice Lakes Surf Rescue Challenge has been monitoring shoreline cameras which can be arrange round Lake Michigan. They’ve additionally seen scores of individuals strolling out onto the ice.
