Another try, and again the ice broke. An hour later, I was under a hot shower trying to raise my core body temperature. But it still comes to mind every time I walk onto the ice to fish. Sadly, such accidents happen each year. Taking risks gets ice anglers in trouble.
Common sense plays an important role in ice safety.
Check local bait shops or tackle stores for current ice conditions. Never go ice fishing alone. Traveling on ice by car, foot or snowmobile is a judgment decision every time. Ice has unique qualities that can cause it to become unstable within hours. A warming trend or slush that prevents ideal freezing must be noted.