Have you ever wondered what to do if you are stuck in the middle of a frozen lake and the ice is starting to crack? Many people would think you would make a run for it, but that could risk cracking the ice more. Knowing how to safely get off of the ice is really important.
The proper thing to do is lie down on the ice and stretch out your arms and legs to spread your weight across the ice. Once you have done that, slither or crawl toward the edge of the ice. Try to aim for thicker ice, it looks clearer and bluer than thin ice. Ice more than 4 inches (10 cm) can support a person’s weight. If you are already surrounded by cracking ice, don’t move. Lie still and shout for help. If the ice you’re on feels safe there could be thinner areas, especially on frozen rivers/lakes, and there is a chance you could fall through. …show more content…
An average person can survive in freezing water for only a limited amount of time, that time is a few minutes. As you are falling into the water lean back to to keep your head above the water. The cold water will shock you and make you gasp, but try to stay as calm as possible and attempt to get out. Turn to face the direction you came from, this is probably the thickest ice. Put your arms on the ice, lean forward and kick your legs behind you and attempt to swim out of the hole. You might have to rest halfway with your upper body on the ice and your legs still in the water. Push against the ice on try to pull yourself up. If the ice breaks, move forward and try
The proper thing to do is lie down on the ice and stretch out your arms and legs to spread your weight across the ice. Once you have done that, slither or crawl toward the edge of the ice. Try to aim for thicker ice, it looks clearer and bluer than thin ice. Ice more than 4 inches (10 cm) can support a person’s weight. If you are already surrounded by cracking ice, don’t move. Lie still and shout for help. If the ice you’re on feels safe there could be thinner areas, especially on frozen rivers/lakes, and there is a chance you could fall through. …show more content…
An average person can survive in freezing water for only a limited amount of time, that time is a few minutes. As you are falling into the water lean back to to keep your head above the water. The cold water will shock you and make you gasp, but try to stay as calm as possible and attempt to get out. Turn to face the direction you came from, this is probably the thickest ice. Put your arms on the ice, lean forward and kick your legs behind you and attempt to swim out of the hole. You might have to rest halfway with your upper body on the ice and your legs still in the water. Push against the ice on try to pull yourself up. If the ice breaks, move forward and try