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Every year we hear the terrifying and sometime tragic news that someone has been on or near what they thought were safe waterways. Floods can occur at any time of the year. However, the risks of flooding are higher in the spring with increased water levels from snowmelt and frozen or saturated soils. Further, at this time of the year temperatures rise above freezing and the sun’s rays are stronger making ice safety unpredictable. Generally, March and April in Grey and Bruce Counties are not appropriate months to be on the ice with its thickness being questionable. Of additional concern is the fast moving, cold water. Children are naturally drawn to water and with the cold temperatures, unpredictable ice conditions and slippery banks, this could spell disaster.