I knew of the search/rescue teams out, but didn’t
have any details last night. Deteriorating conditions along a heave on Fox Lake took the life of a man on an ATV that went through. Two others were saved.
Senseless and tragic. RIP
Just terrible news, especially around the holidays.
I was thinking of going out today then I saw this earlier and it kind of made me think twice and I will just wait as much as it hurts to wait and I hope those that made it now have a better respect for the ice…
I really wanted to hit the lakes in the Kettle Moraine area this week. Not too hopeful at this point.
RIP Brother ice Angler
RIP prayers going up for the family
That’s wicked. I grew up fishing that lake with my Grandpa back in the day. It gets pressured quite a bit and I think that sometimes that leads to a false sense of security when there’s lots of people on the ice.
I was fishing a small lake here in central WI, 2″ at a creek mouth where just last weekend there was 9″…but there were lots of atv’s out on the rest of the lake (away from the moving water)
Just goes to show it’s not always safe to assume ice conditions, especially with this strange weather we’ve been having so far this winter. Sure it’s a pain to drag out the spud and rope with all the rest of the gear, but it always pays to be cautious.
Well guys, just be safe. Think of your families and friends before you make any sketchy decisions. Spud, rope w/ bowline, hand spikes, and most importantly…a buddy.
Thoughts and prayers out to the family. Take care all.
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