i feel for the families big time.
However, If they left the staked trails I dont care if they are from toronto or from baysville its still as dangerous when you leave the staked trails and i cant say im surprised it was locals. Just like the locals that went down on south simcoe back in dec.
I have heard of more then a few trails that are closed becasue of unsafe ice and if you check out the ofsc website it clearly tells you to stay on the staked trails on most lakes in central ontario.
Its such a shame, this is how snowmobilers get a bad wrap. I must admit, the case for floater suits for lake runners is making more and more sense.
Stay safe out there all!
Cheers!