Officials have released footage of massive cracks in a frozen Wisconsin lake and warned residents to steer clear of the thin ice.
The Harrison Fire Department posted two videos of one and half miles of cracks and floating ice in Harrison Lake on Facebook on January 30.
The first video is about 2,200 feet from shore off Firelane 8 and shows an enormous crack running from east to west one side of the lake.
On the other side, viewers can see small pieces of ice chipping away and floating in the semi-frozen lake.
The first video is about 2,200 feet from shore off Firelane 8 and shows a massive crack running from east to west one side of the lake
On the other side, viewers can see small pieces of ice chipping away and floating in the semi-frozen lake
Footage shows multiple, deeper cracks overlapping in the lake as the drone travels further from the shore
Footage also shows multiple deeper cracks overlapping in the lake as the drone travels further from the shore.
In a second video, which is from Lower Cliff, a massive crack with open area to the north of the landing can be seen.
Smaller cracks with clear tension points are also visible in the footage.
Video also showed huge areas of semi-frozen water in the lake.
The fire department said the weather over the past two weeks has seen temperatures above freezing, resulting in deteriorating ice conditions.
‘We highly advise staying off the ice if possible. Remember that no ice is 100 percent safe,’ it added.
In the second video, which is from Lower Cliff, a massive crack with open area to the north of the landing can be seen
Smaller cracks with clear tension points are also visible in the footage
The Harrison Lake is a 194 acre lake located in Lincoln County. It has a maximum depth of 8 feet, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
The Harrison Lake is 194 acres and located in Lincoln County. It has a maximum depth of 8 feet, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
The Largemouth Bass is the most commonly found fish in the lake.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources recommends placing your hands on the unbroken surface as well as kicking your feet and digging in your ice picks to get back onto the solid ice if you fall into a frozen lake.