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Hennepin Co. Officials Warn Of Thin Ice, Despite Snow

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Despite a fresh coating of snow Tuesday, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office says much of the ice in the area is thin.

Officials are urging people to use caution on all bodies of water throughout the county.

Varying temperatures over the last few weeks have caused freezing and thawing, which in turn has caused variable ice conditions.

According to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, there have been 10 vehicles and four people who have broken through the ice on lakes throughout the county.

Avoid risk by taking these safety precautions:

  • Wear a life jacket while out on the ice on foot, on snowmobiles or on ATVS
  • If driving, never drive in areas you are unfamiliar with
  • Do not drive in the dark
  • Avoid channels
  • If you are out on the ice with your dog, keep the dog on a leash
  • Keep an eye on children who are out near bodies of water or on ice

Officials warn that while snow may give the appearance that ice is safe, it should never be considered completely safe.

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