Date: Monday, Jan 15, 2024
Unit: Marine
Case #: N/A
The Toronto Police Marine Unit is reminding everyone to stay off natural ice surfaces on open bodies of water because of significant safety concerns for the public and their pets.
With the extreme cold temperatures this week and then with the predicted warmer temperatures next week, pen water and storm water will drain into retention ponds, many of which are located in our parks, including High Park - Grenadier Pond. Road salt can make its way into Toronto’s lakes, rivers, streams and ponds, which increases the instability of the ice.
Over the next few months, it is crucial that the public avoid going onto the ice formed on Lake Ontario or other bodies of water in the GTA. Remember, all ice is unsafe, especially at this time of year.
Parents are requested to explain to their children the dangers related to water at this time of year, as cold-water immersion is very serious. Everyone should respect the water and all its potential dangers.
Water safety is a shared responsibility that everyone should take seriously and every precaution should be taken to keep yourselves and others safe.
If you see someone in distress call 9-1-1.
For further information or questions please contact the Marin Unit at 416-808-5821.
Constable Sinderela Chung for Constable Stacy Kellough
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