Sad Story, but good advice about ice conditions

[Coolbreeze]

Weirsguy,
You aren't getting the point of the real reason why they went after the deer. It was to prevent untrianed civilians from trying to do it themselves and falling victim to their emotions resulting in them becoming victims rather than rescuers.. If it were any other secluded place on the lake where people weren't actually witnessing the struggle of life that the deer was in, we would not even be talking about it right now. This wasn't the case, that day at the scene civilians spoke loudly that if the authorities didn't do something that they themselves would. Yes the fire company would come to your aid if you went through the ice. Why, becuase you are a human being and the FD is sworn to protect you and your family regardless of what risks you took going on the ice.

[upthesaukee]

Coolbreeze...absolutely correct. in the last year or so, I think it was DRH and Quilt Lady that talked about a bald eagle feeding on a deer on the ice around Sleepers or that general location. That deer probably fell prey to the same type of conditions, but not being in sight of many people, died a similar death. Hats off to LFD for keeping it safe for well meaning people, while trying to save an animal. (if it was someone's dog or cat, most people would be praising them as well). At least they tried, and were prepared for worst case scenarios for themselves.

[Weirs guy]

Originally Posted by Coolbreeze

Weirsguy,
You aren't getting the point of the real reason why they went after the deer. It was to prevent untrianed civilians from trying to do it themselves and falling victim to their emotions resulting in them becoming victims rather than rescuers.. If it were any other secluded place on the lake where people weren't actually witnessing the struggle of life that the deer was in, we would not even be talking about it right now. This wasn't the case, that day at the scene civilians spoke loudly that if the authorities didn't do something that they themselves would. Yes the fire company would come to your aid if you went through the ice. Why, becuase you are a human being and the FD is sworn to protect you and your family regardless of what risks you took going on the ice.

I think you've missed my point. In my opinion it was a waste of resources that was driven by the emotions of several people who might have tried to save the animal themselves (I know they said they would, but thin ice has a way of changing peoples minds when push comes to shove).

Had a little boy or girl gone through the ice over at Opechee while the LFD was saving a deer on Paugus Bay, would you still feel this way?

I appreciate what the fire department does. They are willing to place their lives on the line to save someone else and do not need to be asked, begged or ordered to. Thats what they do. But again, in my opinion, if I have assumed the risk of going out on the ice, especialy to save an animal that clearly had issues with said ice, I'm sure not going to wait around for someone to come pluck me out should I have an issue.