{"id":28249,"date":"2024-02-29T23:01:06","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T22:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/?p=28249"},"modified":"2024-02-29T23:02:39","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T22:02:39","slug":"michigan-angler-dies-after-falling-through-the-ice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/michigan-angler-dies-after-falling-through-the-ice\/","title":{"rendered":"Michigan Angler Dies After Falling Through the Ice"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:37.413793103448%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:56.551724137931%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:121%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:66.551724137931%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:133.27586206897%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p><strong>A 59-year-old Michigan resident lost his life after going through the ice during a recent fishing trip on Little Bass Lake (Mecosta County).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <a aria-label=\"official reports (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fox17online.com\/news\/local-news\/michigan\/mecosta\/rescuers-unable-to-resuscitate-man-who-fell-through-ice-in-mecosta-county\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">official <\/a><a aria-label=\"official reports (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fox17online.com\/news\/local-news\/michigan\/mecosta\/rescuers-unable-to-resuscitate-man-who-fell-through-ice-in-mecosta-county\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">n<\/a><a aria-label=\"official reports (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fox17online.com\/news\/local-news\/michigan\/mecosta\/rescuers-unable-to-resuscitate-man-who-fell-through-ice-in-mecosta-county\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">e<\/a><a aria-label=\"official reports (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fox17online.com\/news\/local-news\/michigan\/mecosta\/rescuers-unable-to-resuscitate-man-who-fell-through-ice-in-mecosta-county\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">w<\/a><a aria-label=\"official reports (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fox17online.com\/news\/local-news\/michigan\/mecosta\/rescuers-unable-to-resuscitate-man-who-fell-through-ice-in-mecosta-county\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">s<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox17online.com\/news\/local-news\/michigan\/mecosta\/rescuers-unable-to-resuscitate-man-who-fell-through-ice-in-mecosta-county\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"official reports (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"> <\/a><a aria-label=\"official reports (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fox17online.com\/news\/local-news\/michigan\/mecosta\/rescuers-unable-to-resuscitate-man-who-fell-through-ice-in-mecosta-county\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">reports<\/a>, the ice angler had fallen through sometime around 9 p.m. on Monday, February 26. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shortly after, Mecosta County deputies arrived at the scene after having responded to a call from the man&rsquo;s family members, who&rsquo;d located him but were unable to get him out of the water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rescuers were able to pull the ice fisher out of the water fairly quickly but noticed that the man wasn&rsquo;t breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tragically, despite all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigrapidsnews.com\/news\/article\/man-dies-falling-ice-mecosta-county-michigan-18690708.php\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"life-saving efforts (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">life-saving efforts<\/a> by the heroic rescue crew, the ice angler could not be resuscitated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I would like to send my heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased. I am very sorry for your loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Witnessing such a tragic event first-hand must be extremely traumatic. No one should have to go through such an experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Warning from the County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to persisting high temperatures and poor ice quality, the local County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office in Mecosta has recently released a statement urging people to stay off the ice:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-editorskit-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"217\" src=\"https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mecosta-sheriffs-office.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mecosta-sheriffs-office.jpg 580w, https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mecosta-sheriffs-office-150x56.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"217\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20580%20217'%3E%3Crect%20width='580'%20height='217'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28257 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mecosta-sheriffs-office.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mecosta-sheriffs-office.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mecosta-sheriffs-office.jpg.webp 580w, https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mecosta-sheriffs-office-150x56.jpg.webp 150w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100064597216304\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Mecosta County Sheriff's Office FB page (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Mecosta County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office FB page<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I can only second these words! The past two weeks have been extremely warm, and the little ice that&rsquo;s left has been weakened plenty by those high temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I wouldn&rsquo;t risk going on the ice this late in the game. It&rsquo;s simply not worth risking your health or life, as the above story so tragically reminds us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please stay home, get your gear ready, and wait for that open water season to start instead! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Temperatures to Remain High in Michigan<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-editorskit-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"328\" src=\"https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/weather-mecosta-township.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/weather-mecosta-township.jpg 580w, https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/weather-mecosta-township-150x85.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"328\" src=\"https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/weather-mecosta-township.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28258 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/weather-mecosta-township.jpg.webp 580w, https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/weather-mecosta-township-150x85.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/weather-mecosta-township.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/weather.com\/weather\/tenday\/l\/78f6bcb8c80770f4595e028b7c7278a0de51903bd05bfb2607e78e6fbd97c2b9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"weather.com (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">weather.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Should you need another reason to stay off the ice, just take a look at the local weather forecast for the Mecosta Township, where the fatal accident took place on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And no matter where in Michigan you might be, I&rsquo;m fairly certain that the temperatures will look similar to the ones above! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>PRO TIP: Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/dnr\/education\/safety-info\/ice\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Michigan DNR Ice Safety Guide (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Michigan DNR Ice Safety Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Ice Fishing Safety Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Should there still be some stable ice on your local lakes (even though I highly doubt that by now) and you decide to head out, please be extremely careful and remember these basic safety tips when you&rsquo;re going on the ice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #1: Always check ice thickness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first and most important thing is always to check the thickness of the ice!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally speaking, you should stay off ice that&rsquo;s less than 4 inches thick. PERIOD!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I prefer 6 inches, just in case. However, you must check the ice on your way out constantly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The warmth has made the ice on most lakes very weak by now, and late ice is never to be trusted! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4 or more inches of ice can quickly turn into 2 or 1 inch. And boom, you&rsquo;re going through!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #2: Trust your spud bar<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-editorskit-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tommy-Rudack.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tommy-Rudack.jpg 600w, https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tommy-Rudack-150x182.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tommy-Rudack.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27255 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tommy-Rudack.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tommy-Rudack-150x182.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tommy-Rudack.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Courtesy of Tommy Rudack<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A spud bar or ice chisel is probably your most important tool on the ice! It&rsquo;ll help you check the thickness and compactness of the ice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I wouldn&rsquo;t head out without one. It&rsquo;s really vital!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A spud bar allows you to test the ice quickly and frequently, saving you time and energy, as you won&rsquo;t have to drill dozens of holes with your auger.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #3: Always wear ice picks<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-editorskit-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC00925-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC00925-min.jpg 580w, https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC00925-min-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC00925-min.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27264 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC00925-min.jpg.webp 580w, https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC00925-min-150x100.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC00925-min.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Never go on the ice without wearing that good old, trusted pair of ice picks around your neck!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If, God forbid, you should fall through, these things can end up saving your life!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without them, you might never be able to pull yourself out of the water and onto the ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So please don&rsquo;t take them off while ice fishing. That&rsquo;s not the point of bringing them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #4: Don&rsquo;t go ice fishing alone<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-editorskit-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"773\" src=\"https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sonia-Lien-min-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sonia-Lien-min-1.jpg 580w, https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sonia-Lien-min-1-576x768.jpg 576w, https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sonia-Lien-min-1-546x728.jpg 546w, https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sonia-Lien-min-1-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"773\" src=\"https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sonia-Lien-min-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27261 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sonia-Lien-min-1.jpg.webp 580w, https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sonia-Lien-min-1-576x768.jpg.webp 576w, https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sonia-Lien-min-1-546x728.jpg.webp 546w, https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sonia-Lien-min-1-150x200.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sonia-Lien-min-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Courtesy of Sonia Lien<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is a great safety tip for early ice that you might be uncertain about.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The buddy system can ensure that your friend or friends can help you in case of an emergency or that you can help your friend or friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">Making your way back onto the ice alone can sometimes be an impossibility. Having someone around who could help you or quickly get help can make all the difference!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">Tip #5: Wear a float suit or life jacket<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">This might sound a little overkill, but wearing a float suit or life jacket on the ice can be an excellent idea!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">If you&rsquo;re unsure about your physical abilities or don&rsquo;t know how you might react if you go through, a float suit or life jacket can make things a lot easier in that ice-cold water.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">You still have to drag yourself onto the ice again, but at least you&rsquo;ll have a little more time, a somewhat clearer head, and, most importantly, you won&rsquo;t drown!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<p>Tight lines, and stay safe out there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Articles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/mille-lacs-legend-dies\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Mille Lacs Legend Dies After Vehicle Breaks Through the Ice<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/two-brothers-fall-through-the-ice\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Two Brothers Fall Trough the Ice on a Local Pond in U.N.Y &ndash; One Dead<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/maine-ice-angler-dies-after-atv-breaks-through-ice\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Maine Ice Angler Dies After ATV Breaks Through the Ice<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A 59-year-old Michigan resident lost his life after going through the ice during a recent fishing trip on Little Bass Lake (Mecosta County).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":28262,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_editorskit_title_hidden":false,"_editorskit_reading_time":0,"_editorskit_is_block_options_detached":false,"_editorskit_block_options_position":"{}","_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","ub_ctt_via":"","disable-in-feed":false,"article-schema-type":"","disable-critical-css":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1558],"tags":[1560,32,934],"table_tags":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/strikeandcatch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/iStock-899741048-1-min-1.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Max 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