NEWS RELEASE
GUELPH POLICE
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The Guelph Police wish to remind area residents that it is important to know about the natural hazards we may encounter during this time of year when the warmer weather is upon us.
Activities like ice fishing, pond hockey and hiking along streams can be safe while everything is frozen; but when mild temperatures begin to become a daily occurrence, the nice weather begins the melting of the built up snow and ice, and this is when the hazards become more of a concern.
Please remember that bodies of water of all sizes, from ditches to rivers, can become dangerous under spring-like conditions. They may look safe, but may not be and we should stay away from them.
Always keep in mind how quickly something can happen. Stay safe, be informed, be cautious, and make talk with your children about the dangers of water when it comes to the spring thaw.
The most important message to be passed along is to just “Stay Away!”
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