Boston officials are issuing a stern warning to the public: Stay off the ice on the Charles River.
The recent cold spell has brought people out walking, fishing, and even riding electric bikes on the frozen river, but officials are saying don’t be fooled by the river’s solid-looking appearance.
“We have had such a cold spell that people are taking it for granted that the ice is thick enough, and that is not the case,” said Cambridge Fire Chief Tom Cahill in a statement shared with NBC10 Boston…