Ice Warning for Bath/Lake Ontario

[RJ]

Heads up fellas. Was down fishing in the area yesterday and some guys got stuck out there. The wind blew the pressure crack open leaving these guys stranded on the other side of the 25 foot now open stretch. There was no option but to call in the fire dept to get them off.





I know some guys have been fishing the area so it's kinda done at this point, especially with no cold nights.

RJ

[riverdog]

Glad everyone got off the ice safely! I need them set up the fireman are wearing! It's time to head to them small back lakes.
Be safe all!

[Gord]

....a most expensive adventure. Glad they got off ok....

[riverdog]

....a most expensive adventure. Glad they got off ok....

What do you mean expensive? I don't think there's a charge for a rescue. Least where I live FD don't charge for services.

[kevinv]

I am not sure about all departments, but don't know if any charge , but the Tax payers pay for the service in salaries when they are called on.

[Out4trout]

What do you mean expensive? I don't think there's a charge for a rescue. Least where I live FD don't charge for services.

It is my understanding that charges are at the discretion of the FD. (Check with Rob B )

Typically if someone causes a fire due to negligence, or a rescue because they were a bonehead or if they pull attitude, then there is likely to be a charge per firefighter who shows, and for each truck.

Intention is not to make money, but rather, punitive to encourage people not to take chances that tie up the resources. In this particular case, I doubt there would be a charge, as the ice is plenty thick there, the root cause is the tug/barges using the North Channel this winter, leaving an open channel in the middle, which allowed the ice to drift south.

[RJ]

There was no charge.

RJ

[613wetline]

glad everyone was fine! love that area, got a couple pb's out of there.