When walking across a frozen lake, never judge ice by looks alone. Although the motto, “ice that is thick and blue is tried and true” is a good rule to go by, it’s not worth risking your life for a ...

Icy temperatures continue, and walking on ice can be just as dangerous as playing with fire. Several people were caught on camera walking on the icy Potomac River over the weekend, raising safety ...

SOMEONE FALLS THROUGH. THE PROBLEM IS THAT WE DON’T ALWAYS KNOW THE QUALITY OF THE ICE. MIDDLE RIVER DIVE TEAM CAPTAIN JACK CAMRYN’S MESSAGE TO EVERYONE RIGHT NOW IS STAY OFF THE ICE. ICE IS NOT ...

A pair of recent ice rescues in Michigan have prompted officials to once again warn people about stepping out onto ice that may not be as safe as they think it is. This past weekend, first responders ...

SISTER LAKES, MI (WSBT) — With the bitter cold temperatures, you’d think ice on inland lakes is strong and sturdy, but that’s not the case. Sister Lakes Fire Department, north of Dowagiac, responded ...

The cardinal rule? Don’t panic. You actually have more time than you think to self-extricate or wait for help to arrive, an expert said. By Adeel Hassan Two rescues and three deaths last week in the ...