Tag: cold water safety

Avoid holiday tragedy by talking with kids
about ice safety

A pre-Thanksgiving cold snap means some lakes and ponds across Minnesota are beginning to freeze. However, this ice isn’t safe to walk on and the water underneath is dangerously cold. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone to be extremely cautious around the water and, with children home for Thanksgiving break, to talk with…
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November 22, 2022 0

DNR Officer Jim Guida talks Cold Water Safety

DNR Conservation Officer Jim Guida talked Cold Water safety measures and a new equipment for CO’s in the event of cold water emergency:


October 19, 2022 0

Staying safe on cold water is
everyone’s responsibility

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anyone whose autumn plans include spending time on or around the water to keep safety in mind. While more boating-related accidents happen during the summer, boating fatalities are higher during the cold-water season. As water temperatures drop, water-based activities become riskier. A fall into a cold lake, pond…
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October 9, 2022 0