Wisconsin
Driver escapes as SUV falls through Puckaway Lake ice: video
SUV falls through lake ice
Video from Green Lake County shows a man climbing out of an SUV that fell through thin ice on Saturday, Dec. 7. (Courtesy: Andy Duernberger)
GREEN LAKE COUNTY, Wis. – Video from Green Lake County shows a man climbing out of an SUV that fell through thin ice on Saturday, Dec. 7.
It happened on Puckaway Lake around 3 p.m. Witnesses told FOX6 News the man drove the SUV onto the ice, where it sat all day – it broke through as he tried to leave. It was pulled out on Sunday.
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The lake ice was estimated to be only a few inches thick. As the surface refreezes in the coming weeks, it could create a hazard for anyone else who goes out on the lake due to differing thickness at that location.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds the public this time of year that no ice is safe ice. The DNR does not monitor ice conditions, but they are monitored locally. Local fishing clubs, outfitters and bait shops are the best sources for local, current ice conditions.