Southington Officials Warn Residents of Ice Risks

After a 14-year-old girl was rescued after falling through the ice on a local pond, Southington fire officials are warning residents about the risks of thin ice.

Officials say residents should refrain from using non-designated areas for recreational activities and that at least three inches of ice is needed to support any activities, according to The Record-Journal.

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The girl was rescued by Southington firefighters on Saturday afternoon after she fell through the ice into waist-deep water of a pond on Meriden Road.

Officials suggest that residents to use the “buddy system” when venturing out on ice, and to use designated bodies of water that have been inspected by someone with the proper training to ensure the area is safe.