Is the ice safe on Massachusetts ponds and lakes?

As temperatures climb this school vacation week, police and firefighters in Massachusetts issued a strong warning to people thinking about going out onto the ice.

“I wouldn’t go on it myself. Always assume the ice isn’t safe” Framingham Deputy Fire Chief Jose Lopez said.

On Saturday, a woman died, and her husband is still missing after falling through ice on Cape Cod while walking their dog. Two police officers were hospitalized during the rescue after they also fell into the frigid water in Eastham. The search for the man has been suspended as of Sunday.

Massachusetts ice warning

Massachusetts State Police released a PSA on Sunday warning people about the dangers of going out onto the ice…

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