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Thin Ice Sign

Danger! Stay off the river ice

December 7, 2021 — 

Warning! Thin ice is common at this time of the year and can be very dangerous; it can easily break when walked on. Students and staff should stay off any rivers and retention ponds.

Ice thickness is not uniform at this time of the year.  In areas of high current, ice can be very thin and one can readily fall through. The rivers are swift and very cold.

With these extremely hazardous at this time, falling through the ice can have tragic consequences.

Stay off the ice, and do not walk on any rivers or retention ponds.

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