As temperatures fall and ice begins forming on ponds, small lakes, and other waterways across the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds parents and guardians to talk with their kids about the importance of safety on the ice and around the water.
Falling into the water this time of year, whether through thin ice or into open water, can turn tragic quickly. It has the potential to incapacitate even the strongest swimmers, so it’s up to parents and guardians to ensure kids are supervised anytime around water. Already this season, a DNR conservation officer and other rescue personnel saved two teenagers who fell through thin ice in northern Minnesota.
Wearing a foam-filled life jacket is the best way to stay safe around cold water or survive an unexpected fall in.
