Whopper Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 http://www.wtol.com/global/video/flash/pop...mp;rnd=50383231 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Dumbasses! I hope everybody gets back to shore safely, but come on, you shouldn't be dumb enough to make a make-shift bridge onto a floating piece of ice on a great lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSTER Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 holy crapola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramble Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Everytime i cross a big pressure crack i wonder if something like that is going to happen. As long as you don't end up in the water, i wouldn't mind it. Only time you'll ever be able to troll ice fishing. -R- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted February 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Dumbasses! I hope everybody gets back to shore safely, but come on, you shouldn't be dumb enough to make a make-shift bridge onto a floating piece of ice on a great lake. I doubt very seriously if all that are out there used the make shift bridge, many probably went out before first light and didn't even cross a pressure crack. Coast Guard is stating the ice mass is eight miles long, 30 have been rescued with another 150 still out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centerpin_drift Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 man i really hope everyone gets back on shore safely, if anybody gets any updates on whether these guys get back on shore, please post and keep us updated. you all know it could very well have been you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Don`t know how they got out there but the coast guard usually only rescues people, not the sleds or 4 wheelers, your own deal on that. Could be n expensive trip? But as long as they are safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Everytime i cross a big pressure crack i wonder if something like that is going to happen. As long as you don't end up in the water, i wouldn't mind it. Only time you'll ever be able to troll ice fishing. -R- That's what I was thinking... troll thru the hole!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Everytime i cross a big pressure crack i wonder if something like that is going to happen. As long as you don't end up in the water, i wouldn't mind it. Only time you'll ever be able to troll ice fishing. -R- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 That's always been one of my fears Phil. Thanks for the info. I'll keep watching the news to see what happens. Maybe a big barge can push the ice back. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Holy Toledo, that is a risky situation to be in. 150 - 300 dumbasses? Not too likely that so many people made the same mistake. I hope things turn out well for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 I doubt very seriously if all that are out there used the make shift bridge, many probably went out before first light and didn't even cross a pressure crack. Coast Guard is stating the ice mass is eight miles long, 30 have been rescued with another 150 still out there. The clip said they got onto the ice by crossing a make-shift bridge, and when it drifted out they couldn't get off, so I'm just going on that. Personally, my life is worth more than a few fish, not just because I value it, but because I have a kid (soon to be kids) and a wife that relies on me to be around. I'm just a "better safe than sorry" kind of guy I guess. A small pressure crack on an in-land lake that's frozen shore to shore is one thing, but crossing open water to get onto "safe" ice on a great lake, is in my opinion, dumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxcowboy Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 yahoo news is reporting that 1 has died, the person fell through trying to find a way off. sad that a fun day on the ice has turned to tragedy. jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Better stay off Simcoe too then Ryan... because it's happened there in a south wind before ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 (edited) Better stay off Simcoe too then Ryan... because it's happened there in a south wind before ! thanks for the heads up All I'm saying is I wouldn't cross open water to go ice fishing on any body of water, especially a great lake. Edited February 7, 2009 by The Urban Fisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterwolf Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Dumbasses! I hope everybody gets back to shore safely, but come on, you shouldn't be dumb enough to make a make-shift bridge onto a floating piece of ice on a great lake. someone lost their life ,, a bit of compassion is in order sir . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin joe Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 I just hope the rest are rescued without anymore tragedy or injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 well i highly doubt it was a dumbass move, most likely they crossed the bridge thinking it was a pressure crack which happens on all lakes. lets hope they all get out safe and sound cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 someone lost their life ,, a bit of compassion is in order sir . I wrote that post long before it was announced. My condolences do go out to the family and friends of the victim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediangler Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 I just hope none of the rescue people are lost trying to save these numbskulls. They should all foot the bill for these rescue operations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nautifish Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 UPDATE.. http://www.wtol.com/Global/story.asp?S=9805706 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 UPDATE.. http://www.wtol.com/Global/story.asp?S=9805706 That is one PO,ed sherrif! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 tone z71 Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 yeah the ole sheriff was peeved should be ,same poop happens every single yr ,and people put lives in danger, Rescue personal ,Coast Guard cutters, Helis aint cheap they used a piece of plywood as a bridge,common sense goes a long way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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