Anglers warned about potential Lake Erie ice floes

Seasonal fun on frozen Lake Erie can be fun but dangerous experts say
Consistent temperatures below freezing have led to a frozen winter wonderland for ice lovers with countless opportunities for winter recreation. And while there’s a lot of fun to be had on the ice, there’s just as much danger.
Ice dangers: Anglers warned about potential Lake Erie ice floes
By Catherine Ross Click here for updates on this story CATAWBA ISLAND, Ohio (WEWS) — As temperatures rise and winds pick up, rescue teams are issuing a warning about dangerous conditions on Lake Erie.
Dangerous ice conditions expected on Lake Erie
Lake Erie has seen rapid ice growth, from 38% coverage, to nearly 85% Friday. However, that does not mean conditions are safe for people to be out on the lake’s ice.
Ice breakers rescue stranded vessel on frozen Lake Erie in New York
This is the dramatic moment ice breakers rescued a stranded vessel on a frozen Lake Erie in New York. The motor vessel Manitoulin, a 663 ft (202 m) ship, was trapped in more than two feet of ice a mile off the shore of Buffalo on2.
US: Ice-Bound Freighter Manitoulin Awaits Rescue on Frozen Lake Erie
The U.S. Coast Guard intensified ice-breaking efforts on January 25 to free the motor vessel Manitoulin, trapped in thick ice on the frozen lake. A helicopter crew from Air Station Detroit conducted overflights to assist the rescue,
Be wary of dangerous ice dunes forming on shore at Presque Isle State Park near Erie
Ice dunes form near Presque Isle State Park beaches as Lake Erie winter waves freeze. The dunes look solid but may be ...
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4 rescued from ice floe in Catawba Island
The Catawba Island Fire Department rescued four people from the ice on Lake Erie Tuesday afternoon. Around 4:30 p.m., they ...
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Ice shoves are the hidden danger of the Great Lakes
It’s important to be aware of the weather conditions that could lead to ice shoves, to protect yourself, others, and your ...
Jerusalem Elementary School educates students on ice and cold water safety
Oregon police and ODNR helped educate students Wednesday on the dangers of ice that forms on lakes and ponds across northwest Ohio in the winter.
After 3 Days Trapped in Lake Erie Ice, a Canadian Ship Is Finally Freed
The 17-member crew of the freighter, stuck a mile off the Buffalo shore, was never in serious danger, but its predicament drew news media attention and a crowd of curious onlookers.
Lake Victoria Offers Clues for Lake Erie's Future
The Kenyan flag flies aboard a vessel used to sample different sites across Lake Victoria's Winam Gulf for different types of cyanobacteria. An ...
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NWS: Dangerous cold continues through Wednesday, as snow subsides for Finger Lakes
The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory through Wednesday morning, warning of frigid temperatures and life-threatening wind chills across the Finger Lakes and Central New York ...
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First Alert Weather: Yellow Alert remains up for bitter air and dangerous wind chills
A Yellow Alert remains up through Wednesday for bitterly cold air and dangerous wind chills at times. Much of the Rochester ...