Caspian lake rescue

[David Vadnais]

At approx 1630 Monday 1/20/2020 Hardwick Police Department contacted Greensboro Fire advising a truck had partially fallen through the ice on Caspian Lake near sunken island. Both persons in the vehicle were okay and had made it safely to shore. Four department members trained in Ice Water Rescue met and set up safety lines to prepare for the recovery. Caledonia Wrecker Service was dispatched to recover the truck that was one mile out on the ice. Upon arrival, it was determined the ice was not thick enough for a tow truck, and an all terrain recovery vehicle was called in. The “SHERP” from B&B Towing & Recovery / Truck Repair and Tire Center arrived and was able to winch the truck out of the ice. All personell and equipment were off the ice by 2100. Many thanks to all parties involved for a safe and successful recovery. Please use caution when going out on the Ice. There is no such thing as safe ice.

(Photos and text Greensboro Fire department)

[TRT]

Glad no one got hurt it was only a matter of time.  Ice appeared safe (walking) on Seymour, Echo & Elligo this past weekend but long ways from
driving on it with a truck.   

[fishingidjit]

Some folks leave their brain at home when they fill up on beer!

[Hardwater Renegade]

I live not to far from Caspian and we have had some well below 0 nights over the past week or so and few nights back a month ago, I was surprised to hear a vehicle had partially gone through. But you just never know, that is why my truck stays on solid ground. Glad no one was hurt.

[SkunkLuvver]

The fact they made it a mile out means they were at least partly right 

[Fish Farmer]

Looks like good snow cover....which would make seeing weak spots difficult. Be safe out there.