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Show .I'MDGDMtt Ice ost of the Intermountain states, as well as the iera states, are seeing an increasing popularity of er sports and ice fishing in particular. It would be V for fishermen and other outdoorsmen who venture into ice-covered waters to review the following safety rs. .IMETIMES IN their eagerness to begin their pursuit, tsmen hurry onto the ice without the proper caution JOA evaluation of conditions. This lack of forethought can pRllll 10 considerable damage: the half-submerged cars snowmobiles bringing both consternation and finan- losses; but perhaps what is worse, the possibility of a tragedy, personal injury or drowning, fj fii thickness is not always the only accurate measure of I J.trength. Review the following characteristics and I y erties of ice before you venture out. They may be good member: HVEl OPPING" AND "cracking" sounds heard when f ES :ing on ice more tnan tw0 incnes thick usua"y in i " tes good, solid ice. general, the following ice thicknesses are safe for the 3llht indicated. 2 inches of ice - 1 man on foot; 3 inches Ip, group, in single file; 714 inches of ice, automobile (2 "J gross) ; 12 inches of ice, heavy truck (2 tons gross) ; 25 esof ice, 45 tons; 36 inches of ice, 110 tons. VH ICE is stronger than old ice. formed by direct freezing of lake water is stronger ice formed from melted snow. USH ICE is about one-half as strong as clear blue ice. -ver ice is 15 percent weaker than lake ice. 4H V'WDDEN application of brakes increases weight pres-of pres-of a vehicle, especially on the front wheels. V Jtntinuous travel over the same route on ice will I I SMOVALOF snow, which serves as insulation, from V J surface in winter will usually increase ice thickness ng subsequent frosts. ltdoorsmen are urged to exercise preliminary y iiautions before engaging in any activity on the ice. It I JHi make for a safer, happier day outside. niNG |