RCMP issue warning after 3 vehicles fall through thin ice on Sylvan Lake [Video]

Ice fishing is a favourite pastime for many Albertans, but this year’s relatively mild winter so far in parts of the province has RCMP warning people to double-check the thickness before driving on to frozen lakes.

There have been three incidents in the past week of vehicles breaking through the ice on Sylvan Lake in central Alberta. The latest happened on Monday, after another incident in which two vehicles went through the ice and were submerged in the water on Saturday.

RCMP said as with the previous two incidents, there were no injuries reported at the popular lake near Red Deer.

However, the frequency of incidents has RCMP reminding outdoor enthusiasts to be mindful of ice safety, especially when the weather fluctuates between extreme cold and warmer periods.

RCMP said ice conditions can change rapidly, and those changes can be dangerous.

“Sylvan Lake is a popular destination for ice fishing, snowmobiling, ATV …