Dangers of the ice, we lost one tonight

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Dangers of the ice, we lost one tonight

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We lost one of ours tonight. A regular ice fisherman here, Jocelyn Belanger, also known as PeeWee, went through the ice trying to pull out someone else's ice hut out. PeeWee was an experienced winter person, had tons of experienced sledding over frozen surfaces, clearing skidoo trails and has been ice fishing all his life. An unfortunate set of circumstances tonight resulted in PeeWee being dragged under when his truck went through the ice. 5 feet of water. He was not even in it. Go figure.

NEVER assume it is safe. ALWAYS wear proper gear. ALWAYS check to make sure. ALWAYS be with someone in unfamiliar situations. NEVER take chances. The results could be what we have tonight, a good friend to many, always willing to help, no longer with us.

All of our thoughts are with Serge, his brother, and his friends who were with him when this tragedy occurred, as well has those who got to know him over the years. Our sincerest sympathies.

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Thats sad, The ottawa claims another life.

Sad to hear
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Heard it on the radio driving home tonight.

Horrible, horrible news.

I suppose that false sense of security that I often feel when I am on ice that is over shallow water IS just that; False.

RIP.

My heart felt condolences go out to his family, friends and all who knew him.

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WOW - I just saw this on the A-morning news ... very sad.
Thoughts and prayers for his family and friends.

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A horrible Tragedy -- my deepest condolences go out to all those touched by this loss. It could have been any one of us...
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This Winter has been a weird one. Peewee probably knew this water like the back of his hand and an accident happened.

Please be careful even if you think you know the waters


My toughts go out to his family.
When hell freezes over, I'll be there icefishing!!!

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Please feel free to stand in front of them!!!

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we lost one of our own

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Very heart wrenching, our deepest sympathy to the family of Peewee.


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until my dying day,
And when it comes to my last cast,
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When in the Lord's safe landing net,
I'm peacefully asleep,
That in his mercy I be judged,
As big enough to keep.

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Sad news indeed. :cry:
My sincere condolences go out to his family and friends.

Please be safe everyone.
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Very sad news!!!!!!!

My thoughts are with his family and my sincere condolences.


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my prayers and cond to all is familliy and friends.

very sad news.

we just see those to often these days. :?

please be safe.

joco :cry:
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Sad Sad news indeed.... my toughts and prays go to his familly and friends.

Sincere condolences.

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Post by Jimmy_1 »

Tragedy for sure!

Nothing worse than someone dying doing something they love to do....

My thoughts go out to the family and friends of this individual...
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Deepest sympathy to the family!

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Very sorry to hear this.

May God have mercy on him and help those close to him.

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Post by LeGrand »

Very sad.

Always an unknown about the potential risks.

Condoléances to the family and close friends.

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