'Stay Off' Frozen Waterways, Suffolk Police Warns

Northport NY

02 February, 2021

11:38 AM

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SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Suffolk County residents were warned to stay off of frozen waterways by Suffolk police. The police department took to Twitter on Tuesday to suggest residents avoid walking, skating, sledding and driving on frozen lakes, streams, rivers and ponds due to thin ice. As the temperatures continue to drop, the Suffolk County Police Department reminds residents to stay off of frozen lakes, streams, rivers and ponds. Do not attempt to walk, skate, sled or drive on frozen waterways. pic.twitter.com/egBPmQqiS1— Suffolk County PD (@SCPDHq) February 2, 2021 Temperatures of mid-to-low 30s are forecast for Long Island throughout the day. A 17-year-old Medford resident was hospitalized after he fell through thin ice at Canaan Lake in North Patchogue Sunday afternoon, Suffolk police said.