Man do I miss the Great Lakes! For those who have never seen them the words "inland freshwater seas" would be more fitting of them. This happens all the time during the ice fishing season on the lakes. Not to excuse negligence on the part of these folks but it is not unusual for fishermen and fisherladies to be trapped on ice that has suddenly set adrift. Did you happen to note the size of that chunk of ice? 8 square miles! Some flows show no signs of breakup. They just do it without warning. In this case they made the unwise decision to ignore the warning signs.

A prayer will be said in thanks for the safe return of most and for the family of the gent who passed away.

You haven't fished until you have caught walleye and perch through the ice of one of our Great Lakes.

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