The Portage la Prairie RCMP are advising citizens to stay off of Crescent Lake as the ice has gotten very thin. Constable Larry Neufeld says the ice can be unpredictable at this time of year. He explains.

“The RCMP received a call of people on Crescent lake on bicycles this week,” says Neufeld. “There’s now, open water on Crescent lake. Please talk to your children and your friends to avoid venturing out on Crescent Lake.”

He notes Crescent lake is a small body of water and with the recent weather in the area, the shorelines have become extremely thin.

The Portage la Prairie RCMP would like to thank everyone for their cooperation and for their help to keep everyone safe.