BARRON, Wis. – Eager to set up for a day of ice-fishing, the guy drove out on the lake with his shanty in tow. The ice, however, was still thin despite a few nights of freezing. The truck, shanty too, broke through. Although very wet and very cold, nobody was hurt. Was alcohol a factor in misjudging the ice? Deputies said yes.
Ice-fishing alert: In all-caps and bold-face, the Barron County sheriff now has posted this message: “The ice is not ready yet.” Image: Barron County sheriff’s office