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Don't Dice With Ice!
The Parks Trust is urging people to keep away from frozen lakes and waterways. Dawn Morland, Community Ranger at The Parks Trust, said: “Our rangers regularly patrol the parks to ensure that visitors and wildlife are safe in these icy conditions – please do not attempt to go onto ice it may be thin and you could go under.”
The advice of the SaferMK community safety partnership, whose members include The Parks Trust and Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service, is:
- Keep away from the water’s edge and under no circumstances go on to the ice.
- Be extra vigilant with young children close to the water’s edge.
- Keep your dog under control near frozen water.
- If you see an accident on the ice, call 999 straight away. Do not attempt to go out on to the ice yourself.
- Wear warm clothing and sturdy footwear.
If you see an animal you believe to be in distress on the ice it’s best to report it to the RSPCA on 0300 123 4999.
