With winter comming many lakes are starting to freeze.Penticton Search and Rescue would like to remind everyone to check the thickness of the ice before going on it. The following thicknesses are recommendations only. Many variables can change the strength of ice; flowing water, cracks, age, wind loading, and freeze thaw cycles all weaken ice.

• 3" (7 cm) (new ice) - KEEP OFF
• 4" (10 cm) - suitable for ice fishing, cross-country skiing and walking (approx. 200 pounds)
• 5" (12 cm) - suitable for a single snowmobile or ATV (approx. 800 pounds)
• 8" - 12" (20 - 30 cm) - suitable for one car, group of people (approx. 1500 - 2000 pounds)
• 12" - 15" (30 - 38 cm) - suitable for a light pickup truck or a van

This Summer PENSAR purchased a pair of John Deere Gator XUV625I side by side. The side by sides will enable faster access to difficult locations.

November 8th 2011

Penticton Search and Rescue was called out by the RCMP to assist in locating two lost elderly huners.

Read the Penticton Western News story here