Death - Fall though ice

[mjv154]

While not ice fishing, he was an avid sportsman.  You can't be careful enough.  PLEASE!!!!!! Be safe on the ice.



"Divers from a New Jersey underwater rescue unit found the body of missing hunter Jeffrey Miller in an ice covered cove in Blue Marsh Lake shortly after 11 a.m. Miller, of Exeter Township, had been missing since Thursday when he reportedly went hunting on the land surrounding the lake.State police, who coordinated the search for Miller, confirmed that divers had found the man’s body in 28 feet of water on the third dive of the morning. Further details will be posted as they come in." Reading Eagle.

Please remember Mr. Miller and his family in your prayers

[THEFLAGMAN]

you could never be too safe.. my prayers go to his family

[flyingknee]

That is a shame,my condolences to the family and friends as well.

Most folks are probably aware of the way the ice survivalist say is a good way to get back up.I'll paste it here

 for the folks not famiiar with it.I'm thinking a frog kick could also de a dolphin kick,where you thrust both legs at

the same time,like a mermaid.

This comes from an Ice Rescue Specialist.To assess what is required to get out in this situation, we cut a hole in the ice and jumped in with rope and a dry suit on. By far the easiest way to get out is with ice picks, ice awls, bear claws or whatever you call them. If you don't have them, don't panic and act fast. Swim to the edge of the good ice, put your forearms on the ice, get your body near horizontal and with powerful frog kicks you can push yourself out. You should lift with your arms, but only straight up. This will help you get over the ice edge as you kick. Don't try to pull yourself out with your arms, they will only slip off. The idea is to keep yourself low and use the frog kick to push yourself onto the ice. Once out, get to shore or help quickly and out of your wet clothing as soon as possible.