Toronto police strongly advise residents to avoid venturing onto ice-covered lakes, no matter how sturdy the surface appears. Authorities recently shared a video capturing a man breaking through the ice, highlighting the severe risks involved.
Daily Incidents on Unsafe Ice
The marine unit handles multiple daily emergencies from people testing precarious ice conditions across local waterways. Officials stress that ice thickness varies unpredictably due to weather shifts and currents beneath the surface.
Key Safety Message
“Stay off the ice,” police emphasize in their public safety alert. Even seemingly thick layers can crack suddenly, leading to life-threatening situations in frigid waters.
