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Originally Posted by MAXUM
What is really sad about this is never before has there been so much information readily available about the overall conditions of the ice out there. It almost seems as if the number of these accidents should be on the decline.
I would just make a suggestion - this forum is a very good source of information as many of us post good and updated information especially when it comes to ice conditions, why not exploit that? Think the F&G or even the Derby organizers be interested in partnering with this web site to provide links to the forum thread that is ongoing every year monitoring the ice situation? It's hard to imagine that both accidents in these articles could have easily been avoided had the people involved known the ice or lack thereof was so well documented and no doubt they would not have made the decision to traverse those areas had that been widely known.
What we don't know is how many DID NOT venture out into these areas based on reading and seeing the information posted here. This information is invaluable so why not try to get that into as many hands as possible. I'm sure all who have an ability to, myself included, are more than happy to provide this information whenever possible as a public service to all who bother to read it.
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Excellent suggestion. A network of frequent reports generated by volunteers from various areas of the Lake are invaluable for all venturing out on the ice.
Hopefully, a member of the Governor's Office will take notice.
Count me in.
Cobalt