Lac Vieux Desert 12/19
Fate has been Tempted!! This the result of not being safe and checking before you go. 2 guys were riding on the ATV when it went thru. It is presently on the bottom in approx. 9 fow- 1st photo. They were lucky as the neighbor was out and helped them struggle out of the water and got them up to a warm location. They rode back over the track they rode out on, and went thru a slush area that was exposed and at best is 2-3" - 2nd photo. Bottom line is why they had 2 guys riding on the ATV- must be atleast 600-800 lbs. total with machine and guys. Also, the neighbor said when they went thru, their buddy, who was walking ahead just stood there watching and not even make an effort to try to help!! This is a prime example of not knowing the conditions when you venture onto early ice. A simple spud bar would have told the story - one pound and you're thru!!! Definitely not enough for a machine with 1 rider much less 2!! Also a local tried driving his truck off the Racine Beach(west shore) launch and made it about 10 ft. before breaking thru?????.
Forgot to mention yesterday - Last Sat. 4 different wolves were seen traversing the ice midday.
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