03-23-2017, 12:08 PM
I was there with your friends and there is a current in that area and I'm guessing it's stronger in the shallower area by the island and the shore and the ice looked really bad, in fact I was getting nervous where Matt was taking us until I drilled and found 20" of ice. I think if anyone sees dark looking ice to the surface now they best avoid it until they have checked it to make sure it's safe. Afternoons were interesting when you start cutting through 8" of ice and slush that only leaves about a foot of gray ice to support you. The good black solid ice is pretty much gone for the season, so it is time to be very careful. Did anyone hear if they got themselves and their stuff out okay? I'm assuming no one got hurt since the headlines weren't about a drowning. Too bad that happened to them, it would be a terrible feeling, and at snowmobile speeds it probably sneaks up on you before you realize what's happening. Kind of ruins a fun trip. Long ways back to get help from way down there. Well be careful. Later J
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