Wyoming Says Ice Is More Dangerous This Year

Wyoming records about a dozen motor vehicles falling through ice each year, and experts say this year could be worse than usual. In early winter, ice can be fragile and conditions can quickly change. So far this winter has seen fluctuating temperatures and high winds in many areas that could make traversing on ice more dangerous. Last month, a 50-year-old Green River man died when he fell through on Flaming Gorge while ice-fishing near the edge of open water. Sweetwater County emergency management coordinator David Johnson says that people venturing out on the ice should check the ice every 150 yards, wear life jackets, carry ice picks and not drive on the ice. Most importantly, don't go ice fishing alone.