Crime & Safety
Western PA Police Department Issues Warning: Stay Off Of River Ice
Kids have been seen playing on frozen river water, police said.
ARMSTRONG COUNTY, PA — Police in Armstrong County are warning people to stay off of the frozen bodies of water after receiving multiple calls about kids playing on the ice over the weekend.
"We have had three 911 calls is as many days for kids playing on the ice," the Southern Armstrong Regional Police Department stated on Facebook
"It's important to prioritize safety, especially when it comes to ice conditions on rivers. It may not seem like it but the past few days have been warmer. Those warmer conditions have been thinning the ice. As the ice thins, the risk of breaking through increases significantly."
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The department advised people to encourage their children to stay off of the frozen river.
"It is not safe," the post stated. "Talking with your children is a crucial step in preventing accidents."
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