ZR SLEDHEAD Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 A man was found dead in a frozen lake near Ottawa after police responded to a call about an ATV that had gone through the ice. Police were called to a popular ice fishing spot on Mississippi Lake early on Sunday morning. They found a partially submerged ATV with its headlights still on. Upon closer inspection, they also found a submerged Volkswagen. PHOTOS An ATV and a Volkswagen were found in Mississippi Lake, near Ottawa, on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019. One person from inside the Volkswagen was taken to hospital with hypothermia. A dead body was later recovered by a police dive team. “The three occupants from the ATV made it away to another residence,” according to OPP Const. David Bird “That issue of it not being reported and us not being aware is being investigated,” he added. Police say they believe the two incidents were not connected. Local resident Kingsley Hawes said he wasn’t surprised that the vehicles had fallen through. “There’s no good ice to take vehicles out,” he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsx6 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Because you can’t fix stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfish Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Nothing new here, this type of thing has been happening for years. Most people are somewhat adventurous and will take what they consider is a calculated risk. Not always with the best result. My grandfather used to talk about losing a team of horses, wagon and load of lumber, while crossing Rice Lake in 1906! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfish Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 New? Rescue equipment https://www.facebook.com/WiseTechnologyLLC/videos/10151555331022034/UzpfSTEwMDAwMzMxMTkwMTI5MToxOTQ5NDM4NzYxODQzMTY4/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ox Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I wonder how they are steering that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceman Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Link to an article https://ottawasun.com/news/local-news/one-believed-dead-after-saturdays-thaw-sends-two-vehicles-through-the-ice-near-carleton-place/wcm/3a50bd2e-a904-477c-ab0e-225e175dfa35 I saw pickups on the Ottawa river last week - I couldn't believe it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 From 2012: https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news-story/8205250-guilty-verdict-in-eels-lake-fatal-crash/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 58 minutes ago, revrnd said: From 2012: https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news-story/8205250-guilty-verdict-in-eels-lake-fatal-crash/ wow... unbelievable... the guy was drunk at three times the limit doing donuts BY HIMSELF. Then the others came out and got into the Jeep with the drunk driving it. What could they have possibly been thinking???? Let's go get in with someone who is driving totally hammered while he does donuts on the ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, 02Sled said: wow... unbelievable... the guy was drunk at three times the limit doing donuts BY HIMSELF. Then the others came out and got into the Jeep with the drunk driving it. What could they have possibly been thinking???? Let's go get in with someone who is driving totally hammered while he does donuts on the ice. Especially when the 1 guy said there was only 4" of ice the day before. Quote before it crashed through the surface Is this why they called it a 'fatal crash'? Talk about poor journalism... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ox Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 There must have been fishing poles in the back of the Jeep? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techdenis007 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 12 hours ago, spaceman said: Link to an article https://ottawasun.com/news/local-news/one-believed-dead-after-saturdays-thaw-sends-two-vehicles-through-the-ice-near-carleton-place/wcm/3a50bd2e-a904-477c-ab0e-225e175dfa35 I saw pickups on the Ottawa river last week - I couldn't believe it. Some people are just dumb A F ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 6 hours ago, Denis007 said: Some people are just dumb A F ..... Seems like the population is thinning itself out at an alarming rate these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskoka Man Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Another one through the ice on a sled yesterday in Midland area.lucky to be alive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskoka1 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 43 minutes ago, Muskoka Man said: Another one through the ice on a sled yesterday in Midland area.lucky to be alive 43 minutes ago, Muskoka Man said: Another one through the ice on a sled yesterday in Midland area.lucky to be alive According to CTV news Barrie last nite he rode into open water in broad daylight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poo Man Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 1 minute ago, Muskoka1 said: According to CTV news Barrie last nite he rode into open water in broad daylight! We don't even have enough snow to sled to the bay Guess he was watching YouTube videos of water crossers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Muskoka Man said: Another one through the ice on a sled yesterday in Midland area.lucky to be alive https://barrie.ctvnews.ca/sledder-goes-through-the-ice-on-georgian-bay-1.4248709?fbclid=IwAR0sKB1FpNWpun4qb3qHTdbv31cMgzGI3IEuheeSuTYXZEd6a2jHSf-da6c According to police, the man was traveling to Honey Harbour across the bay when he drove his snowmobile into open water near Present Island. Despite days of mild weather and repeated warnings to stay off the ice, Constable David Hobson is left shaking his head in disbelief. It’s upsetting for myself,” said the officer. “I have been a resident here for 30-plus years. You would think people would have a better thought process before going out on this type of ice.” Police say the man's floatation suit ultimately helped him swim for his life. And luckily he arrived at the Stewart’s house, who were ready to help. “If we hadn’t been home he wouldn’t have made it,” sighs Fred. The Stewart’s say this is the third time a snowmobiler has arrived on their doorstep after going through the ice. Unfortunately, they say that on a fourth occasion the sledder never made it to their door. Instead, police recovered his body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtserider Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 2 hours ago, 02Sled said: https://barrie.ctvnews.ca/sledder-goes-through-the-ice-on-georgian-bay-1.4248709?fbclid=IwAR0sKB1FpNWpun4qb3qHTdbv31cMgzGI3IEuheeSuTYXZEd6a2jHSf-da6c According to police, the man was traveling to Honey Harbour across the bay when he drove his snowmobile into open water near Present Island. Despite days of mild weather and repeated warnings to stay off the ice, Constable David Hobson is left shaking his head in disbelief. It’s upsetting for myself,” said the officer. “I have been a resident here for 30-plus years. You would think people would have a better thought process before going out on this type of ice.” Police say the man's floatation suit ultimately helped him swim for his life. And luckily he arrived at the Stewart’s house, who were ready to help. “If we hadn’t been home he wouldn’t have made it,” sighs Fred. The Stewart’s say this is the third time a snowmobiler has arrived on their doorstep after going through the ice. Unfortunately, they say that on a fourth occasion the sledder never made it to their door. Instead, police recovered his body. Isn't there a sketchy spot out by Present Island even in the best of years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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