Fall through ice? Here's how to save yourself or someone else

[@carlyar5281]

Thank you so much for this! My house backs onto a new built stormwater retention pond and I have been watching people “test “ the ice by throwing rocks at it, and even watched a few people venture onto the ice, despite the posted warning signs about thin ice. I am very concerned that someone’s going to fall through. As a result last week we bought a 50 foot rope and will be storing it in a small dry bag with a couple of emergency blankets just in case someone falls in and needs to be rescued. It’s been a couple of decades since I took any lifeguarding classes/learned about ice rescues so this is a good reminder.

[@gregpineda8660]

And I love how you are " thinking ahead of time " that regards to others people's safety when they are testing and venturing in dangerous,unsafe and unpredictable world's bodies of waters that have thin ice surfaces,@carlyar5281!!!

[@srirachaaaa]

^ agree. Very kind hearted person to be proactive about strangers safety. Makes me have hope

[@Cosmic_Soul]

First, experiment in summer by wearing winter clothes & boots & jump in a swimming pool. The weight of wet clothes will pull you down instantly. Once, I had to immediately jump in the deep end of a pool to save my 2 years old daughter from drowning while I was wearing a towel gown over swimming trunks. The weight of the wet gown dragged me down. Luckily the pool was only 7 feet deep so I walked under water to the edge, put my daughter on dry ground and then climbed the metal ladder to get out. Please advise what to do?

[@SS-vs2nz]

More of this. These men are out here doing the work. Thanks guys

[@patrickfasching3622]

Please release more life saving tips of the sort!!!!

[@Puggalug]

It’s not easy to make a video to emulate this kind of stuff. I give kudos to the people that took the effort to illustrate what actions to take when this sort of thing happens.

[@lourias]

Thank you for the great tips.

[@Eric-xh9ee]

I fell through the ice two days ago. I surprisingly didn't feel cold until I got out -- I think because of the adrenaline. It was -30c and I was really scared of drowning there or dying from hypothermia due to being wet. Everything was freezing immediately and restricting my movement. I thought the ice was thick but it broke and then I immediately fell into the mud and had troubles getting out. The water level was about a foot below the ice that broke free. I think the ice accumulated when the water level was higher then it fell which left about a 4 inch thick chunk of ice that just had air below it then water underneath that air gap. I'm glad I took off my boots as soon as I could since the laces were already frozen but I was able to pull them off the hooks.

[@davidgetchell630]

I fell under the ice when i was 6. My brother pulled me out and saved me.

[@qida2937]

Thanks for actually getting into water and doing a real demonstration.

[@de_stroyed]

how to rescue yourself as a *regular* person if you accidently fell in: step 1. have ice picks

[@MsRotorwings]

INR? He didn’t show a self rescue without tools or a rope.

[@JohnS-er7jh]

LOL. you beat me to the comment. they need to show to do it WITHOUT ice picks or other tools. They have a Dry Suit and insulated clothing on, so they should be able to perform the self rescue without tools. In a pinch, if you have car keys in pocket that might help (better then nothing at all).

[@samurai8698]

Keys

[@cherylsibson2529]

Encourage people to take a water safety course or first aid courses, or give a first aid course as a gift.

[@sharybabu6865]

Very useful video. Thank you

[@441rider]

Showing self rescue with the hand spikes and not explaining to carry them is bad. You need to float your legs with body if you cannot and look for exposed shore further down water body.

[@rjcupid]

The best advice for me was to always roll away after getting out of the water, because I’m sure my first instinct would be to stand up. Also, putting your legs behind you in the water instead of below you is something I would not have thought of. Thanks!

[@sorenjensen8867]

Maybe next time you could demonstrate that without ice picks 🙄

[@FCTrinese]

I know right!

[@samurai8698]

Use your keys

[@Phoenix-vg8li]

Step one don’t go out on the ice

[@JohnS-er7jh]

they left out the most important part, always make sure you have ice picks attached to cuff of jacket/shirt, to make sure you can pull yourself up onto the ice.

[@CanadianSmoke]

Some great information here... but who carries a set of ice picks with them? The best defense? Stay off the ice.

[@andrewsbbq]

Lots of winter activities take you out in ice. If a person avoided every risk in their life you can't really live. The first step is ensure iceis safe before going out, and monitor changes in ice structure (white vs blue), ice thickness, recent weather, etc. You comment as someone who doesn't know, and most don't, but people should educate themselves on how to enjoy frozen waterways. Same as learning to drive a car before you plan a road trip.

[@CanadianSmoke]

@@andrewsbbq I know ice, I've seen the blue light on the other side of ice. My comment refers to people who are careless and reckless on the ice.

[@andrewsbbq]

@@CanadianSmoke then those people should educate themselves as the best defenses. Like anything in life.

[@arboristable]

So useful! Thank you for the tips !

[@Cosmic_Soul]

CBC please make more survival & safety videos.

[@Lili-xq9sn]

❤ wow, incredible info!

[@snaileri]

More of this kind of content!

[@brashawnwilliams4868]

God Bless for the tip!!

[@Lexyvil]

Amazing advices! Thanks! These types of survival videos are essential, I would love more of these.

[@maribellelebre6809]

Thank you so very much ❤❤❤

[@dawittucker8749]

The best way to prevent this is not walk on the ice that is clearly thin because the weather was either in the postive or around -5 this year so the ice is clearly to thin to walk on.

[@Cosmic_Soul]

Just stay away from ice.

[@followtango]

Wow CBC, that was helpful for a change.

[@catherinewilson1079]

Good video. Great idea! Thanks! Now where do you get those ice picks or what is a good substitute?

[@MegsCarpentry-lovedogs]

Thank ytou for this.

[@soldierprincess8422]

Just stay off the ice !!

[@Cosmic_Soul]

First, experiment in summer by wearing winter clothes & boots & jump in a swimming pool. The weight of wet clothes will pull you down instantly. Once, I had to immediately jump in the deep end of a pool to save my 2 years old daughter from drowning while I was wearing a towel gown over swimming trunks. The weight of the wet gown dragged me down. Luckily the pool was only 7 feet deep so I walked under water to the edge, put my daughter on dry ground and then climbed the metal ladder to get out. Please advise what to do?

[@trashwebsite_user01]

Amazing

[@bearmcdaniel6042]

Try it in a snowmobile suit or insulated carharts. Instead of survival suits. I’ll bet you have less than 3 minutes in the cold water.

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

Some snowmobile gear, like FXR F.A.S.T actually allow you to float

[@RyanCraighead]

Why didn't they demonstrate the technique that he described? Instead, they show the method that he advised against using...

[@Kylelongwest]

me watching as if there is a drop of snow in my country lol. hot as hell 32-33 degree celsius everyday

[@Cosmic_Soul]

You never know when you might sleep walk & find yourself walking on thin ice.

[@kforest2745]

It’s best to prep by taking a class or doing it on your own with others with a rope tied to fall in intentionally so that the environment is first nature not surprise. That way when you fall in it’s like home you’re not panicking and your now the polar bear kinda thing. That’s how consciousness learns from its surroundings by making home. After all, what you are doing on the ice when you don’t know it you have no business being there.

[@billbonny8194]

Somr good tips

[@angelh1743]

I think the best advice is just don't go near the damn lake in the first place. Duh.

[@Walter-lf6in]

It is helpful.

[@yarosyari3516]

Great. Now I bring those sharp sticks every time I go for potatoes in the shop

[@waynesutherland-rs6ct]

have ice picks

[@Jim-w9j]

Would it be easier if everybody just wore lifejackets all the time

[@istvanfoy-roberts868]

Don't throw an extension cord that's plugged in! Sound advice.

[@EdwardChan.999]

Don't worry, there won't be any ice left on Earth soon, thanks to the global effort of warming up the planet...

[@danoostenbrink1078]

This video loses all credibility when the guy pulls out the ice picks.

[@JohnS-er7jh]

exactly!, they have dry suits on. They need to show to perform a successful self rescue without ice picks.

[@ovidiu21m]

At least here in Sweden , everybody has ice picks with them (around the neck) whenever going on a frozen lake. I would not go out without them

[@danoostenbrink1078]

@@ovidiu21m That's interesting. But that's certainly not the case in Canada.

[@calebmcneil185]

❤

[@olkp83]

Extension cord that is not plugged in he says... haha no kidding :)

[@Cosmic_Soul]

I would make sure it’s plugged in to make the person jump right out asap.

[@WeatherManToBe]

I GYAT something in my eye😂😂😂

[@PatHand-og9yd]

Way too much talking. You have to keep information like that short and snappy. Visuals a plus. And a demonstration without special equipment would be great. However, the overall idea is good.

[@TheLeeattwood]

I’ve got an idea, don’t go on it

[@dalegribble60]

I've got the greatest tip....stay off the ice.

[@bridgetiliohan8053]

Kick

[@bridgetiliohan8053]

Warm after blanket heat warm bath fire place dry clothes. Hot soup Body heat

[@gregpineda8660]

And in my own personal opinion,And reading the Holy Word of God called our Holy Bibles as well as through prayer supplications,prayer requests and prayer petitions.And also attending Christian Sunday Worship Services will give total protection,total deliverance and total safety that will prevent people from all sorts,all types and all kinds of disasters,trials and adversities/adversity when venturing into unsafe,dangerous and unpredictable world's bodies of waters that have thin ice surfaces like lakes and rivers located here in our nation,country and state called Canada ( True North Strong and Free ).

[@gregpineda8660]

And also,And our MOST HIGH GOD through our Lord Jesus Christ and our Lord Holy Spirit already announced,already declared and already revealed in HIS Holy Word called our Holy Bibles that says, " ( verse 11 ) --- For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.( verse 12 ) --- On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash (meaning you will not stumble ) your foot against a stone. ( from our Old Testament Book of Psalm chapter 91 : verses 11 --- 12 ) And also considering and knowing that me and my family are considered to be dedicated,devoted and committed Baptist Evangelical Christians.