Authorities said the ice broke off as people were snowmobiling.
The Coast Guard is reminding people to take precautions before seeking recreational opportunities as well as dressing appropriately for the water, not air, temperature.
They also remind people to wear a life jacket, have some form of electronic communication and carry icepicks or screwdrivers to break the ice in the event of a self-rescue. "There’s no such thing as safe ice, but people can mitigate their risks,"Lt. j.g. Jeremiah Schiessel, from Coast Guard Sector Detroit, said in a statement to FOX Television Stations. "Always be sure to tell someone where you’re going and when you expect to be back.
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