The Brief
- Shelf ice is forming along Lake Michigan’s shoreline as temperatures drop.
- Experts warn of the dangers of walking on shelf ice, which is unstable and may collapse.
- Residents are urged to stay off the ice to avoid accidents.
CHICAGO – As temperatures plunge, Lake Michigan’s shoreline is transforming into a winter wonderland, with shelf ice forming near areas like Montrose Beach.
While the icy formations are striking to see, experts are urging Chicagoans to keep a safe distance, emphasizing the dangers they pose.
“An ice shelf is an attractive nuisance. It’s an ice formed along the shoreline and looks can be deceiving,” said Dave Benjamin with Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project. “So water safety is not common sense and people just don’t know what they’re doing.”…