Ice is still too thin

The sustained temperatures below the freezing point of the lakes and ponds in the district to freeze over. However, the water rescue warns Erding: The ice sheets are much too thin to be able to enter. Currently was danger to life.

County - "in Spite of the falling temperatures, we emphatically warn against entering this ice. Ice takes a lot of time, in order to be viable. In the case of standing water it should be at least 15 inches thick,“ according to Bernd Janowsky, Chairman of the water controls. He appeals to the good sense of the population. And what to do if you observed a man as he falls into the water? Janowsky advises to dial immediately the emergency number 112. "It is important to designate the site of the accident specifically so that no valuable time is lost."

Kronthaler Weiher as at other lakes, there are rescue devices. You can throw a rescue ring and then try to approach the prone with the head of the collapse. "You do not have a jacket, but never one's own Hand, in order not to endanger themselves," says the Chairman. Who killed themselves, should, according to the call, but as little as possible to move. No one is allowed to get under the ice.

Janowskys tip for all who want to lace up the skates: "Go to the ice rink."